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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,716.98, 544,074.78 and 96,477.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,716.98, 544,074.78 and 96,477.78 is: 144,716.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,716.98 : 544,074.78 = 96,477.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,716.98/544,074.78 = 96,477.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,716.98x = 544,074.78 × 96,477.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,716.98x = 52,491,126,928.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,491,126,928.39/362,716.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,716.49

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