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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,002.80, 542,469.60 and 262,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,002.80, 542,469.60 and 262,372.80 is: 393,171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,002.80 : 542,469.60 = 262,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,002.80/542,469.60 = 262,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,002.80x = 542,469.60 × 262,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,002.80x = 142,329,267,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,329,267,866.88/362,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,171.73

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