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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,410.94, 693,628.71 and 162,823.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,410.94, 693,628.71 and 162,823.38 is: 244,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,410.94 : 693,628.71 = 162,823.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,410.94/693,628.71 = 162,823.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,410.94x = 693,628.71 × 162,823.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,410.94x = 112,938,971,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,938,971,027.24/462,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,239.40

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