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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,631.18, 543,759.04 and 162,779.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,631.18, 543,759.04 and 162,779.46 is: 244,084.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,631.18 : 543,759.04 = 162,779.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,631.18/543,759.04 = 162,779.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,631.18x = 543,759.04 × 162,779.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,631.18x = 88,512,802,901.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,512,802,901.32/362,631.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,084.92

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