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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,659, 544,007.94 and 113,360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,659, 544,007.94 and 113,360.44 is: 170,046.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,659 : 544,007.94 = 113,360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,659/544,007.94 = 113,360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,659x = 544,007.94 × 113,360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,659x = 61,668,979,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,668,979,441.89/362,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,046.74

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