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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,511.70, 804,767.55 and 162,534.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,511.70, 804,767.55 and 162,534.70 is: 243,802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,511.70 : 804,767.55 = 162,534.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,511.70/804,767.55 = 162,534.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,511.70x = 804,767.55 × 162,534.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,511.70x = 130,802,652,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,802,652,308.99/536,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,802.05

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