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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,882.46, 812,792.43 and 162,795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,882.46, 812,792.43 and 162,795.08 is: 244,183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,882.46 : 812,792.43 = 162,795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,882.46/812,792.43 = 162,795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,882.46x = 812,792.43 × 162,795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,882.46x = 132,318,604,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,318,604,601.28/541,882.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,183.22

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