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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,903.38, 805,359.92 and 162,926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,903.38, 805,359.92 and 162,926.38 is: 244,391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,903.38 : 805,359.92 = 162,926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,903.38/805,359.92 = 162,926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,903.38x = 805,359.92 × 162,926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,903.38x = 131,214,376,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,214,376,362.69/536,903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,391.04

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