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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,998.63, 750,075.84 and 162,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,998.63, 750,075.84 and 162,961.08 is: 244,467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,998.63 : 750,075.84 = 162,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,998.63/750,075.84 = 162,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,998.63x = 750,075.84 × 162,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,998.63x = 122,233,168,968.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,233,168,968.31/499,998.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,467.01

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