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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,244.30, 542,848.05 and 266,729.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,244.30, 542,848.05 and 266,729.10 is: 399,711.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,244.30 : 542,848.05 = 266,729.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,244.30/542,848.05 = 266,729.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,244.30x = 542,848.05 × 266,729.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,244.30x = 144,793,371,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,793,371,813.26/362,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,711.94

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