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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,297, 873,445.91 and 161,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,297, 873,445.91 and 161,573.28 is: 242,360.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,297 : 873,445.91 = 161,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,297/873,445.91 = 161,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,297x = 873,445.91 × 161,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,297x = 141,125,519,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,125,519,773.42/582,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,360.03

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