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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,436.49, 1,001,144.13 and 162,001.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,436.49, 1,001,144.13 and 162,001.65 is: 242,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,436.49 : 1,001,144.13 = 162,001.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,436.49/1,001,144.13 = 162,001.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,436.49x = 1,001,144.13 × 162,001.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,436.49x = 162,187,000,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,187,000,947.81/667,436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,999.90

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