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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,273.73, 843,410.62 and 162,914.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,273.73, 843,410.62 and 162,914.76 is: 244,372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,273.73 : 843,410.62 = 162,914.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,273.73/843,410.62 = 162,914.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,273.73x = 843,410.62 × 162,914.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,273.73x = 137,404,038,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,404,038,738.75/562,273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,372.15

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