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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,792.10, 917,688.15 and 162,582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,792.10, 917,688.15 and 162,582.30 is: 243,873.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,792.10 : 917,688.15 = 162,582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,792.10/917,688.15 = 162,582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,792.10x = 917,688.15 × 162,582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,792.10x = 149,199,850,109.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,199,850,109.75/611,792.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,873.45

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