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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,444.79, 791,242.58 and 162,737.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,444.79, 791,242.58 and 162,737.29 is: 244,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,444.79 : 791,242.58 = 162,737.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,444.79/791,242.58 = 162,737.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,444.79x = 791,242.58 × 162,737.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,444.79x = 128,764,673,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,764,673,201.81/527,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,129.20

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