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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,058, 739,645.32 and 160,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,058, 739,645.32 and 160,634 is: 240,970.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,058 : 739,645.32 = 160,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,058/739,645.32 = 160,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,058x = 739,645.32 × 160,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,058x = 118,812,186,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,812,186,332.88/493,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,970.00

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