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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,580.28, 720,945.14 and 160,633.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,580.28, 720,945.14 and 160,633.11 is: 240,974.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,580.28 : 720,945.14 = 160,633.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,580.28/720,945.14 = 160,633.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,580.28x = 720,945.14 × 160,633.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,580.28x = 115,807,659,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,807,659,977.59/480,580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,974.64

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