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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,903.20, 542,854.80 and 268,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,903.20, 542,854.80 and 268,591.20 is: 402,886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,903.20 : 542,854.80 = 268,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,903.20/542,854.80 = 268,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,903.20x = 542,854.80 × 268,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,903.20x = 145,806,022,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,806,022,157.76/361,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,886.80

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