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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,391.92, 749,158.96 and 162,324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,391.92, 749,158.96 and 162,324.19 is: 243,509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,391.92 : 749,158.96 = 162,324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,391.92/749,158.96 = 162,324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,391.92x = 749,158.96 × 162,324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,391.92x = 121,606,621,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,606,621,363.24/499,391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,509.39

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