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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,154.40, 543,231.60 and 263,850.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,154.40, 543,231.60 and 263,850.40 is: 395,775.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,154.40 : 543,231.60 = 263,850.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,154.40/543,231.60 = 263,850.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,154.40x = 543,231.60 × 263,850.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,154.40x = 143,331,874,952.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,331,874,952.64/362,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,775.60

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