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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,543.60, 917,315.40 and 162,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,543.60, 917,315.40 and 162,263.60 is: 243,395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,543.60 : 917,315.40 = 162,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,543.60/917,315.40 = 162,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,543.60x = 917,315.40 × 162,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,543.60x = 148,846,899,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,846,899,139.44/611,543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,395.40

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