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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,806.13, 676,027.54 and 162,535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,806.13, 676,027.54 and 162,535.70 is: 243,738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,806.13 : 676,027.54 = 162,535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,806.13/676,027.54 = 162,535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,806.13x = 676,027.54 × 162,535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,806.13x = 109,878,609,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,878,609,433.18/450,806.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,738.06

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