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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,277.44, 544,128.48 and 175,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,277.44, 544,128.48 and 175,896 is: 263,462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,277.44 : 544,128.48 = 175,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,277.44/544,128.48 = 175,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,277.44x = 544,128.48 × 175,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,277.44x = 95,710,023,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,710,023,118.08/363,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,462.61

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