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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,492.61, 693,645.96 and 162,985.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,492.61, 693,645.96 and 162,985.39 is: 244,445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,492.61 : 693,645.96 = 162,985.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,492.61/693,645.96 = 162,985.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,492.61x = 693,645.96 × 162,985.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,492.61x = 113,054,157,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,054,157,312.52/462,492.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,445.33

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