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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,977.82, 580,690.89 and 162,318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,977.82, 580,690.89 and 162,318.24 is: 243,571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,977.82 : 580,690.89 = 162,318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,977.82/580,690.89 = 162,318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,977.82x = 580,690.89 × 162,318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,977.82x = 94,256,723,248.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,256,723,248.83/386,977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,571.39

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