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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,408.03, 720,367.11 and 160,444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,408.03, 720,367.11 and 160,444.71 is: 240,585.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,408.03 : 720,367.11 = 160,444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,408.03/720,367.11 = 160,444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,408.03x = 720,367.11 × 160,444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,408.03x = 115,579,092,057.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,579,092,057.49/480,408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,585.26

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