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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,729.38, 1,004,579.48 and 164,292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,729.38, 1,004,579.48 and 164,292.75 is: 246,435.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,729.38 : 1,004,579.48 = 164,292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,729.38/1,004,579.48 = 164,292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,729.38x = 1,004,579.48 × 164,292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,729.38x = 165,045,125,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,045,125,773.50/669,729.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,435.55

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