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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,881.70, 542,822.55 and 268,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,881.70, 542,822.55 and 268,569.70 is: 402,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,881.70 : 542,822.55 = 268,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,881.70/542,822.55 = 268,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,881.70x = 542,822.55 × 268,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,881.70x = 145,785,689,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,785,689,406.74/361,881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,854.55

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