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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,313.38, 783,582.86 and 162,477.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,313.38, 783,582.86 and 162,477.38 is: 243,751.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,313.38 : 783,582.86 = 162,477.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,313.38/783,582.86 = 162,477.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,313.38x = 783,582.86 × 162,477.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,313.38x = 127,314,492,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,314,492,470.86/522,313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,751.16

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