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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,591.64, 953,387.46 and 162,260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,591.64, 953,387.46 and 162,260.04 is: 243,390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,591.64 : 953,387.46 = 162,260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,591.64/953,387.46 = 162,260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,591.64x = 953,387.46 × 162,260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,591.64x = 154,696,687,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,696,687,395.10/635,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,390.06

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