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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,490.83, 963,738.47 and 162,718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,490.83, 963,738.47 and 162,718.52 is: 244,078.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,490.83 : 963,738.47 = 162,718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,490.83/963,738.47 = 162,718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,490.83x = 963,738.47 × 162,718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,490.83x = 156,818,093,093.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,818,093,093.57/642,490.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,078.34

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