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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,227.85, 494,389.32 and 267,426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,227.85, 494,389.32 and 267,426.14 is: 369,074.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,227.85 : 494,389.32 = 267,426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,227.85/494,389.32 = 267,426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,227.85x = 494,389.32 × 267,426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,227.85x = 132,212,627,504.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,212,627,504.83/358,227.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,074.12

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