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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,962.34, 544,554.28 and 185,593.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,962.34, 544,554.28 and 185,593.94 is: 278,447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,962.34 : 544,554.28 = 185,593.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,962.34/544,554.28 = 185,593.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,962.34x = 544,554.28 × 185,593.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,962.34x = 101,065,974,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,065,974,369.06/362,962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,447.55

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