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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,984.98, 1,001,979.52 and 162,546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,984.98, 1,001,979.52 and 162,546.04 is: 243,819.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,984.98 : 1,001,979.52 = 162,546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,984.98/1,001,979.52 = 162,546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,984.98x = 1,001,979.52 × 162,546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,984.98x = 162,867,803,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,867,803,983.21/667,984.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,819.56

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