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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,552.17, 843,720.73 and 168,568.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,552.17, 843,720.73 and 168,568.17 is: 252,820.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,552.17 : 843,720.73 = 168,568.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,552.17/843,720.73 = 168,568.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,552.17x = 843,720.73 × 168,568.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,552.17x = 142,224,459,447.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,224,459,447.16/562,552.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,820.04

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