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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,973.40, 664,460.10 and 162,454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,973.40, 664,460.10 and 162,454.20 is: 243,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,973.40 : 664,460.10 = 162,454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,973.40/664,460.10 = 162,454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,973.40x = 664,460.10 × 162,454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,973.40x = 107,944,333,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,944,333,977.42/442,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,681.30

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