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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,211.48, 843,317.19 and 162,852.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,211.48, 843,317.19 and 162,852.39 is: 244,278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,211.48 : 843,317.19 = 162,852.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,211.48/843,317.19 = 162,852.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,211.48x = 843,317.19 × 162,852.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,211.48x = 137,336,219,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,336,219,919.58/562,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,278.58

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