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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,952.92, 544,539.90 and 185,584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,952.92, 544,539.90 and 185,584.52 is: 278,433.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,952.92 : 544,539.90 = 185,584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,952.92/544,539.90 = 185,584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,952.92x = 544,539.90 × 185,584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,952.92x = 101,058,175,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,058,175,962.35/362,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,433.29

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