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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,995.72, 1,001,979 and 162,558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,995.72, 1,001,979 and 162,558.96 is: 243,834.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,995.72 : 1,001,979 = 162,558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,995.72/1,001,979 = 162,558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,995.72x = 1,001,979 × 162,558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,995.72x = 162,880,664,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,880,664,181.84/667,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,834.89

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