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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,473.60, 495,136.80 and 262,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,473.60, 495,136.80 and 262,828.80 is: 363,028.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,473.60 : 495,136.80 = 262,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,473.60/495,136.80 = 262,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,473.60x = 495,136.80 × 262,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,473.60x = 130,136,210,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,136,210,979.84/358,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,028.72

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