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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,977.42, 844,521.45 and 163,621.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,977.42, 844,521.45 and 163,621.50 is: 245,448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,977.42 : 844,521.45 = 163,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,977.42/844,521.45 = 163,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,977.42x = 844,521.45 × 163,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,977.42x = 138,181,866,431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,181,866,431.18/562,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,448.33

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