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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,463.72, 812,333.82 and 162,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,463.72, 812,333.82 and 162,383 is: 243,615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,463.72 : 812,333.82 = 162,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,463.72/812,333.82 = 162,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,463.72x = 812,333.82 × 162,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,463.72x = 131,909,202,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,909,202,693.06/541,463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,615.96

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