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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,273.23, 843,409.87 and 162,914.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,273.23, 843,409.87 and 162,914.26 is: 244,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,273.23 : 843,409.87 = 162,914.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,273.23/843,409.87 = 162,914.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,273.23x = 843,409.87 × 162,914.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,273.23x = 137,403,494,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,403,494,847.75/562,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,371.40

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