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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,719.98, 544,079.28 and 96,480.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,719.98, 544,079.28 and 96,480.78 is: 144,720.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,719.98 : 544,079.28 = 96,480.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,719.98/544,079.28 = 96,480.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,719.98x = 544,079.28 × 96,480.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,719.98x = 52,493,193,316.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,493,193,316.24/362,719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,720.99

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