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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,292.59, 621,519.08 and 161,562.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,292.59, 621,519.08 and 161,562.87 is: 242,375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,292.59 : 621,519.08 = 161,562.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,292.59/621,519.08 = 161,562.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,292.59x = 621,519.08 × 161,562.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,292.59x = 100,414,405,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,414,405,516.75/414,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,375.58

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