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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,697, 994,045.50 and 164,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,697, 994,045.50 and 164,061 is: 246,091.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,697 : 994,045.50 = 164,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,697/994,045.50 = 164,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,697x = 994,045.50 × 164,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,697x = 163,084,098,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,084,098,775.50/662,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,091.50

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