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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,041.44, 750,107.73 and 162,995.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,041.44, 750,107.73 and 162,995.58 is: 244,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,041.44 : 750,107.73 = 162,995.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,041.44/750,107.73 = 162,995.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,041.44x = 750,107.73 × 162,995.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,041.44x = 122,264,244,513.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,264,244,513.83/500,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,508.22

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