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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,469.95, 875,127.16 and 162,710.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,469.95, 875,127.16 and 162,710.59 is: 244,044.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,469.95 : 875,127.16 = 162,710.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,469.95/875,127.16 = 162,710.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,469.95x = 875,127.16 × 162,710.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,469.95x = 142,392,456,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,392,456,528.62/583,469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,044.20

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