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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,580.53, 720,945.52 and 160,633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,580.53, 720,945.52 and 160,633.36 is: 240,975.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,580.53 : 720,945.52 = 160,633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,580.53/720,945.52 = 160,633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,580.53x = 720,945.52 × 160,633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,580.53x = 115,807,900,451.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,807,900,451.38/480,580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,975.02

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