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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,232.30, 542,830.05 and 266,717.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,232.30, 542,830.05 and 266,717.10 is: 399,693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,232.30 : 542,830.05 = 266,717.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,232.30/542,830.05 = 266,717.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,232.30x = 542,830.05 × 266,717.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,232.30x = 144,782,056,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,782,056,728.86/362,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,693.94

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