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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,906.40, 542,859.60 and 268,594.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,906.40, 542,859.60 and 268,594.40 is: 402,891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,906.40 : 542,859.60 = 268,594.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,906.40/542,859.60 = 268,594.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,906.40x = 542,859.60 × 268,594.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,906.40x = 145,809,048,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,809,048,546.24/361,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,891.60

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