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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,207.96, 843,311.94 and 162,848.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,207.96, 843,311.94 and 162,848.87 is: 244,273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,207.96 : 843,311.94 = 162,848.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,207.96/843,311.94 = 162,848.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,207.96x = 843,311.94 × 162,848.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,207.96x = 137,332,396,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,332,396,486.51/562,207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,273.31

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