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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,899.79, 545,774.50 and 97,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,899.79, 545,774.50 and 97,597 is: 146,375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,899.79 : 545,774.50 = 97,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,899.79/545,774.50 = 97,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,899.79x = 545,774.50 × 97,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,899.79x = 53,265,953,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,265,953,876.50/363,899.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,375.34

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