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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,279.70, 543,419.55 and 268,967.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,279.70, 543,419.55 and 268,967.70 is: 403,451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,279.70 : 543,419.55 = 268,967.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,279.70/543,419.55 = 268,967.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,279.70x = 543,419.55 × 268,967.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,279.70x = 146,162,306,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,162,306,498.54/362,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,451.55

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