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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,946.22, 544,530.11 and 185,577.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,946.22, 544,530.11 and 185,577.79 is: 278,423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,946.22 : 544,530.11 = 185,577.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,946.22/544,530.11 = 185,577.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,946.22x = 544,530.11 × 185,577.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,946.22x = 101,052,694,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,052,694,402.26/362,946.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,423.33

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