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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,245.80, 542,850.30 and 266,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,245.80, 542,850.30 and 266,730.60 is: 399,714.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,245.80 : 542,850.30 = 266,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,245.80/542,850.30 = 266,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,245.80x = 542,850.30 × 266,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,245.80x = 144,794,786,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,794,786,229.18/362,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,714.19

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