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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,968.03, 544,562.82 and 185,599.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,968.03, 544,562.82 and 185,599.63 is: 278,456.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,968.03 : 544,562.82 = 185,599.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,968.03/544,562.82 = 185,599.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,968.03x = 544,562.82 × 185,599.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,968.03x = 101,070,658,569.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,070,658,569.17/362,968.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,456.09

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