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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,598.64, 543,711.04 and 162,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,598.64, 543,711.04 and 162,747.72 is: 244,037.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,598.64 : 543,711.04 = 162,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,598.64/543,711.04 = 162,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,598.64x = 543,711.04 × 162,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,598.64x = 88,487,732,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,487,732,098.83/362,598.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,037.68

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