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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,962.77, 670,865.49 and 162,927.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,962.77, 670,865.49 and 162,927.86 is: 244,545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,962.77 : 670,865.49 = 162,927.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,962.77/670,865.49 = 162,927.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,962.77x = 670,865.49 × 162,927.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,962.77x = 109,302,675,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,302,675,279.22/446,962.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,545.37

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