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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,871.16, 805,424.46 and 162,923.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,871.16, 805,424.46 and 162,923.32 is: 244,420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,871.16 : 805,424.46 = 162,923.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,871.16/805,424.46 = 162,923.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,871.16x = 805,424.46 × 162,923.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,871.16x = 131,222,427,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,222,427,032.41/536,871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,420.70

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