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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,048.53, 1,002,058.19 and 162,612.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,048.53, 1,002,058.19 and 162,612.17 is: 243,914.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,048.53 : 1,002,058.19 = 162,612.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,048.53/1,002,058.19 = 162,612.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,048.53x = 1,002,058.19 × 162,612.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,048.53x = 162,946,859,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,946,859,653.85/668,048.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,914.71

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