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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,127.04, 843,313.68 and 162,784.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,127.04, 843,313.68 and 162,784.08 is: 244,211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,127.04 : 843,313.68 = 162,784.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,127.04/843,313.68 = 162,784.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,127.04x = 843,313.68 × 162,784.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,127.04x = 137,278,041,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,278,041,550.21/562,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,211.77

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