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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,819.64, 953,727.02 and 162,504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,819.64, 953,727.02 and 162,504.24 is: 243,755.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,819.64 : 953,727.02 = 162,504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,819.64/953,727.02 = 162,504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,819.64x = 953,727.02 × 162,504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,819.64x = 154,984,684,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,984,684,552.57/635,819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,755.74

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