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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,794.60, 917,691.90 and 162,584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,794.60, 917,691.90 and 162,584.80 is: 243,877.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,794.60 : 917,691.90 = 162,584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,794.60/917,691.90 = 162,584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,794.60x = 917,691.90 × 162,584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,794.60x = 149,202,754,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,202,754,023.12/611,794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,877.20

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