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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,821.31, 874,281.48 and 162,097.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,821.31, 874,281.48 and 162,097.19 is: 243,159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,821.31 : 874,281.48 = 162,097.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,821.31/874,281.48 = 162,097.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,821.31x = 874,281.48 × 162,097.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,821.31x = 141,718,571,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,718,571,177.04/582,821.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,159.56

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