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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,301, 873,451.92 and 161,577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,301, 873,451.92 and 161,577.28 is: 242,366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,301 : 873,451.92 = 161,577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,301/873,451.92 = 161,577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,301x = 873,451.92 × 161,577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,301x = 141,129,985,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,129,985,444.38/582,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,366.04

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