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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,717.52, 544,117.68 and 96,488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,717.52, 544,117.68 and 96,488.88 is: 144,744.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,717.52 : 544,117.68 = 96,488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,717.52/544,117.68 = 96,488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,717.52x = 544,117.68 × 96,488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,717.52x = 52,501,305,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,501,305,531.40/362,717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,744.33

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