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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,903.70, 544,355.55 and 356,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,903.70, 544,355.55 and 356,998.80 is: 535,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,903.70 : 544,355.55 = 356,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,903.70/544,355.55 = 356,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,903.70x = 544,355.55 × 356,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,903.70x = 194,334,278,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,334,278,123.34/362,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,498.20

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