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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,937.26, 543,982.88 and 316,173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,937.26, 543,982.88 and 316,173.18 is: 472,589.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,937.26 : 543,982.88 = 316,173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,937.26/543,982.88 = 316,173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,937.26x = 543,982.88 × 316,173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,937.26x = 171,992,795,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,992,795,454.29/363,937.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,589.14

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