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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,607.92, 875,420.52 and 162,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,607.92, 875,420.52 and 162,886 is: 244,331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,607.92 : 875,420.52 = 162,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,607.92/875,420.52 = 162,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,607.92x = 875,420.52 × 162,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,607.92x = 142,593,746,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,593,746,820.72/583,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,331.41

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