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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,252, 834,404 and 162,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,252, 834,404 and 162,268 is: 243,409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,252 : 834,404 = 162,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,252/834,404 = 162,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,252x = 834,404 × 162,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,252x = 135,397,068,272
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,397,068,272/556,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,409.58

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