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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,971.29, 544,567.70 and 185,602.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,971.29, 544,567.70 and 185,602.89 is: 278,460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,971.29 : 544,567.70 = 185,602.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,971.29/544,567.70 = 185,602.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,971.29x = 544,567.70 × 185,602.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,971.29x = 101,073,337,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,073,337,992.64/362,971.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,460.97

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