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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,578, 543,478.20 and 175,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,578, 543,478.20 and 175,176.40 is: 262,576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,578 : 543,478.20 = 175,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,578/543,478.20 = 175,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,578x = 543,478.20 × 175,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,578x = 95,204,554,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,204,554,554.48/362,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,576.75

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