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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,204.11, 843,389.52 and 162,795.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,204.11, 843,389.52 and 162,795.03 is: 244,216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,204.11 : 843,389.52 = 162,795.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,204.11/843,389.52 = 162,795.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,204.11x = 843,389.52 × 162,795.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,204.11x = 137,299,622,210.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,299,622,210.09/562,204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,216.68

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