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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,891.72, 812,874.84 and 162,796.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,891.72, 812,874.84 and 162,796.60 is: 244,206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,891.72 : 812,874.84 = 162,796.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,891.72/812,874.84 = 162,796.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,891.72x = 812,874.84 × 162,796.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,891.72x = 132,333,260,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,333,260,177.54/541,891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,206.09

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