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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,677.13, 844,098.72 and 163,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,677.13, 844,098.72 and 163,265.98 is: 244,923.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,677.13 : 844,098.72 = 163,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,677.13/844,098.72 = 163,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,677.13x = 844,098.72 × 163,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,677.13x = 137,812,604,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,812,604,516.11/562,677.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,923.06

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