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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,813, 746,794.38 and 160,740.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,813, 746,794.38 and 160,740.68 is: 241,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,813 : 746,794.38 = 160,740.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,813/746,794.38 = 160,740.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,813x = 746,794.38 × 160,740.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,813x = 120,040,236,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,040,236,461.38/497,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,135.20

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