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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,574, 543,472.20 and 175,172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,574, 543,472.20 and 175,172.40 is: 262,570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,574 : 543,472.20 = 175,172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,574/543,472.20 = 175,172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,574x = 543,472.20 × 175,172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,574x = 95,201,329,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,201,329,607.28/362,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,570.76

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