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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,968, 750,030.21 and 162,930.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,968, 750,030.21 and 162,930.42 is: 244,421.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,968 : 750,030.21 = 162,930.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,968/750,030.21 = 162,930.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,968x = 750,030.21 × 162,930.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,968x = 122,202,737,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,202,737,127.99/499,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,421.12

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