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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,908.20, 542,862.30 and 268,596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,908.20, 542,862.30 and 268,596.20 is: 402,894.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,908.20 : 542,862.30 = 268,596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,908.20/542,862.30 = 268,596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,908.20x = 542,862.30 × 268,596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,908.20x = 145,810,750,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,810,750,903.26/361,908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,894.30

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