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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,408.10, 541,862.55 and 267,929.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,408.10, 541,862.55 and 267,929.70 is: 400,601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,408.10 : 541,862.55 = 267,929.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,408.10/541,862.55 = 267,929.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,408.10x = 541,862.55 × 267,929.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,408.10x = 145,181,070,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,181,070,462.74/362,408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,601.06

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