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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,999.63, 750,077.34 and 162,962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,999.63, 750,077.34 and 162,962.08 is: 244,468.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,999.63 : 750,077.34 = 162,962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,999.63/750,077.34 = 162,962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,999.63x = 750,077.34 × 162,962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,999.63x = 122,234,163,487.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,234,163,487.27/499,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,468.51

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