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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,968, 670,873.34 and 162,933.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,968, 670,873.34 and 162,933.06 is: 244,553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,968 : 670,873.34 = 162,933.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,968/670,873.34 = 162,933.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,968x = 670,873.34 × 162,933.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,968x = 109,307,446,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,307,446,158.62/446,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,553.18

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