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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,995.37, 750,070.97 and 162,957.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,995.37, 750,070.97 and 162,957.83 is: 244,462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,995.37 : 750,070.97 = 162,957.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,995.37/750,070.97 = 162,957.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,995.37x = 750,070.97 × 162,957.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,995.37x = 122,229,933,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,229,933,052.05/499,995.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,462.13

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