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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,635, 544,010.78 and 152,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,635, 544,010.78 and 152,333.08 is: 228,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,635 : 544,010.78 = 152,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,635/544,010.78 = 152,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,635x = 544,010.78 × 152,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,635x = 82,870,837,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,870,837,670.60/362,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,524.10

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