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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,981.92, 844,528.20 and 163,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,981.92, 844,528.20 and 163,626 is: 245,455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,981.92 : 844,528.20 = 163,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,981.92/844,528.20 = 163,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,981.92x = 844,528.20 × 163,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,981.92x = 138,186,771,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,186,771,253.20/562,981.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,455.08

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