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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,244.80, 542,848.80 and 266,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,244.80, 542,848.80 and 266,729.60 is: 399,712.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,244.80 : 542,848.80 = 266,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,244.80/542,848.80 = 266,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,244.80x = 542,848.80 × 266,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,244.80x = 144,793,843,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,793,843,284.48/362,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,712.69

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