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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,206.96, 843,310.44 and 162,847.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,206.96, 843,310.44 and 162,847.87 is: 244,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,206.96 : 843,310.44 = 162,847.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,206.96/843,310.44 = 162,847.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,206.96x = 843,310.44 × 162,847.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,206.96x = 137,331,306,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,331,306,794.49/562,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,271.80

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