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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,948.78, 544,533.94 and 185,580.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,948.78, 544,533.94 and 185,580.35 is: 278,427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,948.78 : 544,533.94 = 185,580.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,948.78/544,533.94 = 185,580.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,948.78x = 544,533.94 × 185,580.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,948.78x = 101,054,798,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,054,798,723.39/362,948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,427.16

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