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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,983.80, 542,441.10 and 262,353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,983.80, 542,441.10 and 262,353.80 is: 393,143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,983.80 : 542,441.10 = 262,353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,983.80/542,441.10 = 262,353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,983.80x = 542,441.10 × 262,353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,983.80x = 142,311,483,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,311,483,861.18/361,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,143.24

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