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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,883.46, 812,793.93 and 162,796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,883.46, 812,793.93 and 162,796.08 is: 244,184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,883.46 : 812,793.93 = 162,796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,883.46/812,793.93 = 162,796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,883.46x = 812,793.93 × 162,796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,883.46x = 132,319,665,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,319,665,651.79/541,883.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,184.73

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