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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,406.60, 543,609.90 and 262,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,406.60, 543,609.90 and 262,355.40 is: 393,533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,406.60 : 543,609.90 = 262,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,406.60/543,609.90 = 262,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,406.60x = 543,609.90 × 262,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,406.60x = 142,618,992,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,618,992,758.46/362,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,533.10

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