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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,558.92, 543,837 and 89,006.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,558.92, 543,837 and 89,006.22 is: 133,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,558.92 : 543,837 = 89,006.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,558.92/543,837 = 89,006.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,558.92x = 543,837 × 89,006.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,558.92x = 48,404,875,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,404,875,666.14/362,558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,508.99

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