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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,994.92, 739,492.44 and 160,570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,994.92, 739,492.44 and 160,570.92 is: 240,856.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,994.92 : 739,492.44 = 160,570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,994.92/739,492.44 = 160,570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,994.92x = 739,492.44 × 160,570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,994.92x = 118,740,981,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,740,981,423.85/492,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,856.40

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