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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,728, 409,484.64 and 162,589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,728, 409,484.64 and 162,589.12 is: 224,372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,728 : 409,484.64 = 162,589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,728/409,484.64 = 162,589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,728x = 409,484.64 × 162,589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,728x = 66,577,747,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,577,747,271.12/296,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,372.99

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