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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,713, 544,068.80 and 96,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,713, 544,068.80 and 96,473.80 is: 144,710.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,713 : 544,068.80 = 96,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,713/544,068.80 = 96,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,713x = 544,068.80 × 96,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,713x = 52,488,384,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,488,384,597.44/362,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,710.51

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