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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,950.01, 628,343.91 and 162,782.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,950.01, 628,343.91 and 162,782.14 is: 244,141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,950.01 : 628,343.91 = 162,782.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,950.01/628,343.91 = 162,782.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,950.01x = 628,343.91 × 162,782.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,950.01x = 102,283,166,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,283,166,325.77/418,950.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,141.70

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