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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,822.31, 874,282.98 and 162,098.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,822.31, 874,282.98 and 162,098.19 is: 243,161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,822.31 : 874,282.98 = 162,098.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,822.31/874,282.98 = 162,098.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,822.31x = 874,282.98 × 162,098.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,822.31x = 141,719,688,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,719,688,605.81/582,822.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,161.06

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