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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,962.40, 664,443.60 and 162,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,962.40, 664,443.60 and 162,443.20 is: 243,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,962.40 : 664,443.60 = 162,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,962.40/664,443.60 = 162,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,962.40x = 664,443.60 × 162,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,962.40x = 107,934,344,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,934,344,603.52/442,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,664.80

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