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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,626.01, 543,888.77 and 96,408.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,626.01, 543,888.77 and 96,408.17 is: 144,598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,626.01 : 543,888.77 = 96,408.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,626.01/543,888.77 = 96,408.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,626.01x = 543,888.77 × 96,408.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,626.01x = 52,435,317,797.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,435,317,797.77/362,626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,598.89

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