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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,994.68, 546,035.76 and 344,088.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,994.68, 546,035.76 and 344,088.12 is: 516,173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,994.68 : 546,035.76 = 344,088.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,994.68/546,035.76 = 344,088.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,994.68x = 546,035.76 × 344,088.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,994.68x = 187,884,418,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,884,418,111.17/363,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,173.53

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