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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,271.12, 499,797 and 267,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,271.12, 499,797 and 267,005.52 is: 368,366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,271.12 : 499,797 = 267,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,271.12/499,797 = 267,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,271.12x = 499,797 × 267,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,271.12x = 133,448,557,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,448,557,879.44/362,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,366.54

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