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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,967, 670,871.84 and 162,932.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,967, 670,871.84 and 162,932.06 is: 244,551.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,967 : 670,871.84 = 162,932.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,967/670,871.84 = 162,932.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,967x = 670,871.84 × 162,932.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,967x = 109,306,531,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,306,531,749.71/446,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,551.68

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