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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,843.73, 544,194.51 and 344,840.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,843.73, 544,194.51 and 344,840.67 is: 517,193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,843.73 : 544,194.51 = 344,840.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,843.73/544,194.51 = 344,840.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,843.73x = 544,194.51 × 344,840.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,843.73x = 187,660,399,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,660,399,438.72/362,843.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,193.45

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