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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,953.89, 628,349.73 and 162,786.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,953.89, 628,349.73 and 162,786.02 is: 244,147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,953.89 : 628,349.73 = 162,786.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,953.89/628,349.73 = 162,786.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,953.89x = 628,349.73 × 162,786.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,953.89x = 102,286,548,573.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,286,548,573.03/418,953.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,147.51

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