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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,536.78, 750,863.49 and 163,602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,536.78, 750,863.49 and 163,602.70 is: 245,423.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,536.78 : 750,863.49 = 163,602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,536.78/750,863.49 = 163,602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,536.78x = 750,863.49 × 163,602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,536.78x = 122,843,294,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,843,294,295.42/500,536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,423.11

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