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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,676.82, 720,771.75 and 160,714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,676.82, 720,771.75 and 160,714.94 is: 240,991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,676.82 : 720,771.75 = 160,714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,676.82/720,771.75 = 160,714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,676.82x = 720,771.75 × 160,714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,676.82x = 115,838,784,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,838,784,951.09/480,676.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,991.00

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