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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,890.72, 812,873.34 and 162,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,890.72, 812,873.34 and 162,795.60 is: 244,204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,890.72 : 812,873.34 = 162,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,890.72/812,873.34 = 162,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,890.72x = 812,873.34 × 162,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,890.72x = 132,332,203,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,332,203,109.30/541,890.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,204.59

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