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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,876.31, 874,316.09 and 162,152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,876.31, 874,316.09 and 162,152.59 is: 243,229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,876.31 : 874,316.09 = 162,152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,876.31/874,316.09 = 162,152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,876.31x = 874,316.09 × 162,152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,876.31x = 141,772,618,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,772,618,472.17/582,876.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,229.34

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