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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,636,396.72, 896,387,264.64 and 160,969,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,636,396.72, 896,387,264.64 and 160,969,041.72 is: 241,435,427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,636,396.72 : 896,387,264.64 = 160,969,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,636,396.72/896,387,264.64 = 160,969,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,636,396.72x = 896,387,264.64 × 160,969,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,636,396.72x = 144,290,598,999,112,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,290,598,999,112,832/597,636,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,435,427.61

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