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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,241.30, 542,843.55 and 266,726.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,241.30, 542,843.55 and 266,726.10 is: 399,707.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,241.30 : 542,843.55 = 266,726.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,241.30/542,843.55 = 266,726.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,241.30x = 542,843.55 × 266,726.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,241.30x = 144,790,543,001.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,790,543,001.66/362,241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,707.44

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