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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,569.80, 917,354.70 and 162,289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,569.80, 917,354.70 and 162,289.80 is: 243,434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,569.80 : 917,354.70 = 162,289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,569.80/917,354.70 = 162,289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,569.80x = 917,354.70 × 162,289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,569.80x = 148,877,310,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,877,310,792.06/611,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,434.70

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