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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,579.01, 543,681.77 and 162,728.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,579.01, 543,681.77 and 162,728.07 is: 244,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,579.01 : 543,681.77 = 162,728.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,579.01/543,681.77 = 162,728.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,579.01x = 543,681.77 × 162,728.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,579.01x = 88,472,284,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,472,284,312.64/362,579.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,008.29

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