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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,983, 1,039,474.52 and 167,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,983, 1,039,474.52 and 167,671 is: 251,506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,983 : 1,039,474.52 = 167,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,983/1,039,474.52 = 167,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,983x = 1,039,474.52 × 167,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,983x = 174,289,732,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,289,732,242.92/692,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,506.50

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