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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,526.60, 917,289.90 and 162,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,526.60, 917,289.90 and 162,246.60 is: 243,369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,526.60 : 917,289.90 = 162,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,526.60/917,289.90 = 162,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,526.60x = 917,289.90 × 162,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,526.60x = 148,827,167,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,827,167,489.34/611,526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,369.90

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