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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,693.60, 917,540.40 and 162,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,693.60, 917,540.40 and 162,413.60 is: 243,620.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,693.60 : 917,540.40 = 162,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,693.60/917,540.40 = 162,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,693.60x = 917,540.40 × 162,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,693.60x = 149,021,039,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,021,039,509.44/611,693.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,620.40

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