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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,352, 875,031.64 and 162,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,352, 875,031.64 and 162,631.52 is: 243,948.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,352 : 875,031.64 = 162,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,352/875,031.64 = 162,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,352x = 875,031.64 × 162,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,352x = 142,307,725,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,307,725,661.29/583,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,948.29

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