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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,247.80, 542,853.30 and 266,732.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,247.80, 542,853.30 and 266,732.60 is: 399,717.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,247.80 : 542,853.30 = 266,732.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,247.80/542,853.30 = 266,732.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,247.80x = 542,853.30 × 266,732.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,247.80x = 144,796,672,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,796,672,127.58/362,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,717.19

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