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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,811, 746,791.38 and 160,738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,811, 746,791.38 and 160,738.68 is: 241,132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,811 : 746,791.38 = 160,738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,811/746,791.38 = 160,738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,811x = 746,791.38 × 160,738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,811x = 120,038,260,656.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,038,260,656.58/497,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,132.20

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