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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,252, 873,378.41 and 161,528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,252, 873,378.41 and 161,528.28 is: 242,292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,252 : 873,378.41 = 161,528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,252/873,378.41 = 161,528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,252x = 873,378.41 × 161,528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,252x = 141,075,311,548.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,075,311,548.79/582,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,292.53

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