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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,978.23, 544,093.64 and 359,226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,978.23, 544,093.64 and 359,226.42 is: 535,519.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,978.23 : 544,093.64 = 359,226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,978.23/544,093.64 = 359,226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,978.23x = 544,093.64 × 359,226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,978.23x = 195,452,808,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,452,808,645.84/364,978.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,519.09

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