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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,950.92, 544,536.90 and 185,582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,950.92, 544,536.90 and 185,582.52 is: 278,430.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,950.92 : 544,536.90 = 185,582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,950.92/544,536.90 = 185,582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,950.92x = 544,536.90 × 185,582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,950.92x = 101,056,530,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,056,530,134.99/362,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,430.29

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