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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,001.20, 540,001.80 and 266,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,001.20, 540,001.80 and 266,689.20 is: 400,033.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,001.20 : 540,001.80 = 266,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,001.20/540,001.80 = 266,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,001.20x = 540,001.80 × 266,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,001.20x = 144,012,648,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,012,648,040.56/360,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,033.80

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