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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,001.80, 542,468.10 and 262,371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,001.80, 542,468.10 and 262,371.80 is: 393,170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,001.80 : 542,468.10 = 262,371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,001.80/542,468.10 = 262,371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,001.80x = 542,468.10 × 262,371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,001.80x = 142,328,331,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,328,331,839.58/362,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,170.23

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