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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,007.39, 544,621.92 and 185,638.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,007.39, 544,621.92 and 185,638.99 is: 278,515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,007.39 : 544,621.92 = 185,638.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,007.39/544,621.92 = 185,638.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,007.39x = 544,621.92 × 185,638.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,007.39x = 101,103,063,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,103,063,160.66/363,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,515.17

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