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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,451.80, 543,143.10 and 262,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,451.80, 543,143.10 and 262,821.80 is: 393,845.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,451.80 : 543,143.10 = 262,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,451.80/543,143.10 = 262,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,451.80x = 543,143.10 × 262,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,451.80x = 142,749,847,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,749,847,199.58/362,451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,845.05

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