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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,197.12, 685,545.68 and 363,032.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,197.12, 685,545.68 and 363,032.19 is: 544,349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,197.12 : 685,545.68 = 363,032.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,197.12/685,545.68 = 363,032.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,197.12x = 685,545.68 × 363,032.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,197.12x = 248,875,150,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,875,150,463.02/457,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,349.78

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