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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,881.78, 812,791.38 and 162,794.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,881.78, 812,791.38 and 162,794.09 is: 244,181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,881.78 : 812,791.38 = 162,794.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,881.78/812,791.38 = 162,794.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,881.78x = 812,791.38 × 162,794.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,881.78x = 132,317,629,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,317,629,002.99/541,881.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,181.73

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