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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,877.70, 542,816.55 and 268,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,877.70, 542,816.55 and 268,565.70 is: 402,848.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,877.70 : 542,816.55 = 268,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,877.70/542,816.55 = 268,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,877.70x = 542,816.55 × 268,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,877.70x = 145,781,906,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,781,906,722.34/361,877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,848.55

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