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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,583.13, 996,874.71 and 165,947.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,583.13, 996,874.71 and 165,947.13 is: 248,920.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,583.13 : 996,874.71 = 165,947.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,583.13/996,874.71 = 165,947.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,583.13x = 996,874.71 × 165,947.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,583.13x = 165,428,497,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,428,497,094.08/664,583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,920.70

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