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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,243.80, 542,847.30 and 266,728.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,243.80, 542,847.30 and 266,728.60 is: 399,711.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,243.80 : 542,847.30 = 266,728.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,243.80/542,847.30 = 266,728.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,243.80x = 542,847.30 × 266,728.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,243.80x = 144,792,900,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,792,900,342.78/362,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,711.19

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