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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,821, 548,512.71 and 364,457.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,821, 548,512.71 and 364,457.82 is: 543,497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,821 : 548,512.71 = 364,457.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,821/548,512.71 = 364,457.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,821x = 548,512.71 × 364,457.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,821x = 199,909,746,528.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,909,746,528.89/367,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,497.37

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