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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,624.51, 543,886.52 and 96,406.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,624.51, 543,886.52 and 96,406.67 is: 144,596.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,624.51 : 543,886.52 = 96,406.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,624.51/543,886.52 = 96,406.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,624.51x = 543,886.52 × 96,406.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,624.51x = 52,434,285,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,434,285,049.62/362,624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,596.64

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