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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,985.41, 777,098.31 and 162,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,985.41, 777,098.31 and 162,990.20 is: 244,523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,985.41 : 777,098.31 = 162,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,985.41/777,098.31 = 162,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,985.41x = 777,098.31 × 162,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,985.41x = 126,659,408,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,659,408,112.51/517,985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,523.12

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