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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,027.41, 546,041.12 and 363,501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,027.41, 546,041.12 and 363,501.72 is: 545,252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,027.41 : 546,041.12 = 363,501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,027.41/546,041.12 = 363,501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,027.41x = 546,041.12 × 363,501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,027.41x = 198,486,884,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,486,884,493.22/364,027.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,252.58

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