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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,613.92, 995,424.53 and 164,977.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,613.92, 995,424.53 and 164,977.92 is: 247,467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,613.92 : 995,424.53 = 164,977.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,613.92/995,424.53 = 164,977.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,613.92x = 995,424.53 × 164,977.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,613.92x = 164,223,067,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,223,067,651.49/663,613.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,467.79

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