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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,935.89, 544,514.40 and 185,567.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,935.89, 544,514.40 and 185,567.49 is: 278,407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,935.89 : 544,514.40 = 185,567.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,935.89/544,514.40 = 185,567.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,935.89x = 544,514.40 × 185,567.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,935.89x = 101,044,170,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,044,170,476.86/362,935.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,407.77

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