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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,699, 994,048.50 and 164,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,699, 994,048.50 and 164,063 is: 246,094.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,699 : 994,048.50 = 164,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,699/994,048.50 = 164,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,699x = 994,048.50 × 164,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,699x = 163,086,579,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,086,579,055.50/662,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,094.50

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