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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,243.75, 883,916.60 and 162,779.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,243.75, 883,916.60 and 162,779.45 is: 244,183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,243.75 : 883,916.60 = 162,779.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,243.75/883,916.60 = 162,779.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,243.75x = 883,916.60 × 162,779.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,243.75x = 143,883,452,760.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,883,452,760.39/589,243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,183.25

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