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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,954.97, 544,543.22 and 185,586.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,954.97, 544,543.22 and 185,586.57 is: 278,436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,954.97 : 544,543.22 = 185,586.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,954.97/544,543.22 = 185,586.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,954.97x = 544,543.22 × 185,586.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,954.97x = 101,059,908,880.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,059,908,880.52/362,954.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,436.49

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