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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,007.78, 812,849.64 and 162,827.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,007.78, 812,849.64 and 162,827.10 is: 244,191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,007.78 : 812,849.64 = 162,827.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,007.78/812,849.64 = 162,827.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,007.78x = 812,849.64 × 162,827.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,007.78x = 132,353,949,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,353,949,617.24/542,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,191.97

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