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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,666.98, 812,498.49 and 162,586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,666.98, 812,498.49 and 162,586.08 is: 243,878.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,666.98 : 812,498.49 = 162,586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,666.98/812,498.49 = 162,586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,666.98x = 812,498.49 × 162,586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,666.98x = 132,100,944,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,100,944,495.02/541,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,878.53

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