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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,567.60, 917,351.40 and 162,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,567.60, 917,351.40 and 162,287.60 is: 243,431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,567.60 : 917,351.40 = 162,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,567.60/917,351.40 = 162,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,567.60x = 917,351.40 × 162,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,567.60x = 148,874,757,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,874,757,062.64/611,567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,431.40

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