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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,905.74, 719,784.63 and 160,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,905.74, 719,784.63 and 160,063.20 is: 240,070.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,905.74 : 719,784.63 = 160,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,905.74/719,784.63 = 160,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,905.74x = 719,784.63 × 160,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,905.74x = 115,211,031,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,211,031,188.62/479,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,070.13

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