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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,807.78, 813,992.88 and 163,611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,807.78, 813,992.88 and 163,611.14 is: 245,350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,807.78 : 813,992.88 = 163,611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,807.78/813,992.88 = 163,611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,807.78x = 813,992.88 × 163,611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,807.78x = 133,178,303,048.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,178,303,048.68/542,807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,350.76

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