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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,641.62, 544,047.51 and 356,616.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,641.62, 544,047.51 and 356,616.78 is: 535,008.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,641.62 : 544,047.51 = 356,616.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,641.62/544,047.51 = 356,616.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,641.62x = 544,047.51 × 356,616.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,641.62x = 194,016,471,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,016,471,183.22/362,641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,008.84

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