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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,218.30, 843,327.45 and 162,872.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,218.30, 843,327.45 and 162,872.10 is: 244,308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,218.30 : 843,327.45 = 162,872.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,218.30/843,327.45 = 162,872.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,218.30x = 843,327.45 × 162,872.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,218.30x = 137,354,512,769.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,354,512,769.15/562,218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,308.15

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