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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,205.84, 843,308.73 and 162,846.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,205.84, 843,308.73 and 162,846.72 is: 244,270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,205.84 : 843,308.73 = 162,846.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,205.84/843,308.73 = 162,846.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,205.84x = 843,308.73 × 162,846.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,205.84x = 137,330,060,627.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,330,060,627.87/562,205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,270.07

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