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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,281.35, 843,465.77 and 162,927.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,281.35, 843,465.77 and 162,927.86 is: 244,404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,281.35 : 843,465.77 = 162,927.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,281.35/843,465.77 = 162,927.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,281.35x = 843,465.77 × 162,927.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,281.35x = 137,424,072,074.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,424,072,074.71/562,281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,404.46

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