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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,427.94, 693,654.24 and 162,840.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,427.94, 693,654.24 and 162,840.44 is: 244,265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,427.94 : 693,654.24 = 162,840.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,427.94/693,654.24 = 162,840.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,427.94x = 693,654.24 × 162,840.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,427.94x = 112,954,961,649.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,954,961,649.47/462,427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,265.00

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