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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,462.60, 543,693.90 and 162,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,462.60, 543,693.90 and 162,878.60 is: 244,317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,462.60 : 543,693.90 = 162,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,462.60/543,693.90 = 162,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,462.60x = 543,693.90 × 162,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,462.60x = 88,556,101,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,556,101,260.54/362,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,317.90

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