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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,996.13, 750,072.09 and 162,958.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,996.13, 750,072.09 and 162,958.58 is: 244,463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,996.13 : 750,072.09 = 162,958.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,996.13/750,072.09 = 162,958.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,996.13x = 750,072.09 × 162,958.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,996.13x = 122,230,682,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,230,682,357.54/499,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,463.26

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