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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,462.72, 490,256.21 and 268,537.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,462.72, 490,256.21 and 268,537.67 is: 370,368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,462.72 : 490,256.21 = 268,537.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,462.72/490,256.21 = 268,537.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,462.72x = 490,256.21 × 268,537.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,462.72x = 131,652,260,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,652,260,336.43/355,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,368.69

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