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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,957.35, 544,546.79 and 185,588.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,957.35, 544,546.79 and 185,588.95 is: 278,440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,957.35 : 544,546.79 = 185,588.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,957.35/544,546.79 = 185,588.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,957.35x = 544,546.79 × 185,588.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,957.35x = 101,061,863,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,061,863,331.29/362,957.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,440.06

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