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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,820.60, 543,971.70 and 162,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,820.60, 543,971.70 and 162,977.40 is: 244,349.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,820.60 : 543,971.70 = 162,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,820.60/543,971.70 = 162,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,820.60x = 543,971.70 × 162,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,820.60x = 88,655,093,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,655,093,339.58/362,820.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,349.67

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