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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,862.49, 754,386.51 and 165,926.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,862.49, 754,386.51 and 165,926.43 is: 248,920.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,862.49 : 754,386.51 = 165,926.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,862.49/754,386.51 = 165,926.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,862.49x = 754,386.51 × 165,926.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,862.49x = 125,172,660,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,172,660,444.46/502,862.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,920.26

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