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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,209, 873,313.34 and 161,484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,209, 873,313.34 and 161,484.92 is: 242,227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,209 : 873,313.34 = 161,484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,209/873,313.34 = 161,484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,209x = 873,313.34 × 161,484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,209x = 141,026,934,844.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,026,934,844.83/582,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,227.34

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