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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,646.02, 544,867.59 and 185,908.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,646.02, 544,867.59 and 185,908.53 is: 278,555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,646.02 : 544,867.59 = 185,908.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,646.02/544,867.59 = 185,908.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,646.02x = 544,867.59 × 185,908.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,646.02x = 101,295,532,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,295,532,701.54/363,646.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,555.32

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