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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,974, 1,039,461.04 and 167,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,974, 1,039,461.04 and 167,662 is: 251,493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,974 : 1,039,461.04 = 167,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,974/1,039,461.04 = 167,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,974x = 1,039,461.04 × 167,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,974x = 174,278,116,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,278,116,888.48/692,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,493.01

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