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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,710.80, 542,047.80 and 266,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,710.80, 542,047.80 and 266,195.60 is: 398,911.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,710.80 : 542,047.80 = 266,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,710.80/542,047.80 = 266,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,710.80x = 542,047.80 × 266,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,710.80x = 144,290,739,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,290,739,349.68/361,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,911.89

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