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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,658, 544,006.44 and 113,359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,658, 544,006.44 and 113,359.44 is: 170,045.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,658 : 544,006.44 = 113,359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,658/544,006.44 = 113,359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,658x = 544,006.44 × 113,359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,658x = 61,668,265,394.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,668,265,394.79/362,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,045.24

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