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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,666.14, 812,497.23 and 162,585.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,666.14, 812,497.23 and 162,585.24 is: 243,877.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,666.14 : 812,497.23 = 162,585.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,666.14/812,497.23 = 162,585.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,666.14x = 812,497.23 × 162,585.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,666.14x = 132,100,057,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,100,057,138.89/541,666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,877.27

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