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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,978.02, 622,623.90 and 162,438.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,978.02, 622,623.90 and 162,438.99 is: 243,719.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,978.02 : 622,623.90 = 162,438.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,978.02/622,623.90 = 162,438.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,978.02x = 622,623.90 × 162,438.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,978.02x = 101,138,397,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,138,397,465.86/414,978.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,719.89

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