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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,892.22, 812,875.59 and 162,797.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,892.22, 812,875.59 and 162,797.10 is: 244,206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,892.22 : 812,875.59 = 162,797.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,892.22/812,875.59 = 162,797.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,892.22x = 812,875.59 × 162,797.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,892.22x = 132,333,788,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,333,788,712.79/541,892.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,206.84

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