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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,901.39, 805,356.93 and 162,924.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,901.39, 805,356.93 and 162,924.39 is: 244,388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,901.39 : 805,356.93 = 162,924.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,901.39/805,356.93 = 162,924.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,901.39x = 805,356.93 × 162,924.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,901.39x = 131,212,286,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,212,286,552.52/536,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,388.06

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