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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,239, 874,859.04 and 162,526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,239, 874,859.04 and 162,526.08 is: 243,789.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,239 : 874,859.04 = 162,526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,239/874,859.04 = 162,526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,239x = 874,859.04 × 162,526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,239x = 142,187,410,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,187,410,323.76/583,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,789.27

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