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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,327.24, 782,993.88 and 167,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,327.24, 782,993.88 and 167,112.24 is: 250,509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,327.24 : 782,993.88 = 167,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,327.24/782,993.88 = 167,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,327.24x = 782,993.88 × 167,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,327.24x = 130,847,861,193.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,847,861,193.09/522,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,509.36

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