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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,954.85, 544,543.04 and 185,586.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,954.85, 544,543.04 and 185,586.45 is: 278,436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,954.85 : 544,543.04 = 185,586.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,954.85/544,543.04 = 185,586.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,954.85x = 544,543.04 × 185,586.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,954.85x = 101,059,809,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,059,809,665.81/362,954.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,436.31

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