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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,498.37, 750,590.42 and 163,462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,498.37, 750,590.42 and 163,462.23 is: 245,142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,498.37 : 750,590.42 = 163,462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,498.37/750,590.42 = 163,462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,498.37x = 750,590.42 × 163,462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,498.37x = 122,693,183,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,693,183,052.53/500,498.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,142.02

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