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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,009.39, 544,624.92 and 185,640.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,009.39, 544,624.92 and 185,640.99 is: 278,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,009.39 : 544,624.92 = 185,640.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,009.39/544,624.92 = 185,640.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,009.39x = 544,624.92 × 185,640.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,009.39x = 101,104,709,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,104,709,327.47/363,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,518.17

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