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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,973.80, 844,516.14 and 163,618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,973.80, 844,516.14 and 163,618.06 is: 245,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,973.80 : 844,516.14 = 163,618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,973.80/844,516.14 = 163,618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,973.80x = 844,516.14 × 163,618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,973.80x = 138,178,092,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,178,092,465.49/562,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,443.20

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