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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,642.91, 544,049.48 and 356,618.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,642.91, 544,049.48 and 356,618.09 is: 535,010.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,642.91 : 544,049.48 = 356,618.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,642.91/544,049.48 = 356,618.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,642.91x = 544,049.48 × 356,618.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,642.91x = 194,017,886,423.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,017,886,423.09/362,642.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,010.84

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