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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,972.80, 844,514.64 and 163,617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,972.80, 844,514.64 and 163,617.06 is: 245,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,972.80 : 844,514.64 = 163,617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,972.80/844,514.64 = 163,617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,972.80x = 844,514.64 × 163,617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,972.80x = 138,177,002,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,177,002,523.76/562,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,441.70

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