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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,875.70, 542,813.55 and 268,563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,875.70, 542,813.55 and 268,563.70 is: 402,845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,875.70 : 542,813.55 = 268,563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,875.70/542,813.55 = 268,563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,875.70x = 542,813.55 × 268,563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,875.70x = 145,780,015,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,780,015,398.14/361,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,845.55

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