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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,436.82, 693,710.76 and 162,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,436.82, 693,710.76 and 162,855.44 is: 244,302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,436.82 : 693,710.76 = 162,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,436.82/693,710.76 = 162,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,436.82x = 693,710.76 × 162,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,436.82x = 112,974,571,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,974,571,052.53/462,436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,302.72

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