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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,649.84, 638,470.92 and 162,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,649.84, 638,470.92 and 162,993.84 is: 244,489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,649.84 : 638,470.92 = 162,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,649.84/638,470.92 = 162,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,649.84x = 638,470.92 × 162,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,649.84x = 104,066,826,979.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,066,826,979.13/425,649.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,489.29

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