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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,593.28, 621,496.20 and 162,035.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,593.28, 621,496.20 and 162,035.79 is: 242,899.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,593.28 : 621,496.20 = 162,035.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,593.28/621,496.20 = 162,035.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,593.28x = 621,496.20 × 162,035.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,593.28x = 100,704,627,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,704,627,749.00/414,593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,899.81

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