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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,003.40, 747,005.10 and 161,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,003.40, 747,005.10 and 161,043.40 is: 241,565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,003.40 : 747,005.10 = 161,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,003.40/747,005.10 = 161,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,003.40x = 747,005.10 × 161,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,003.40x = 120,300,241,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,300,241,121.34/498,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,565.10

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