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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,427.78, 543,833.64 and 263,405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,427.78, 543,833.64 and 263,405.28 is: 395,247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,427.78 : 543,833.64 = 263,405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,427.78/543,833.64 = 263,405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,427.78x = 543,833.64 × 263,405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,427.78x = 143,248,652,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,248,652,217.62/362,427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,247.44

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