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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,773.94, 874,210.39 and 162,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,773.94, 874,210.39 and 162,049.82 is: 243,088.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,773.94 : 874,210.39 = 162,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,773.94/874,210.39 = 162,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,773.94x = 874,210.39 × 162,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,773.94x = 141,665,631,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,665,631,565.45/582,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,088.48

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