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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,427.32, 783,753.74 and 162,591.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,427.32, 783,753.74 and 162,591.09 is: 243,921.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,427.32 : 783,753.74 = 162,591.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,427.32/783,753.74 = 162,591.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,427.32x = 783,753.74 × 162,591.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,427.32x = 127,431,374,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,431,374,065.22/522,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,921.73

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