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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,004.70, 544,069.65 and 185,420.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,004.70, 544,069.65 and 185,420.30 is: 277,907.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,004.70 : 544,069.65 = 185,420.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,004.70/544,069.65 = 185,420.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,004.70x = 544,069.65 × 185,420.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,004.70x = 100,881,557,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,881,557,723.90/363,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,907.03

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