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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,966.16, 664,498.92 and 162,482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,966.16, 664,498.92 and 162,482.60 is: 243,742.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,966.16 : 664,498.92 = 162,482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,966.16/664,498.92 = 162,482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,966.16x = 664,498.92 × 162,482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,966.16x = 107,969,512,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,969,512,218.79/442,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,742.12

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