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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,459.80, 543,155.10 and 262,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,459.80, 543,155.10 and 262,829.80 is: 393,857.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,459.80 : 543,155.10 = 262,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,459.80/543,155.10 = 262,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,459.80x = 543,155.10 × 262,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,459.80x = 142,757,346,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,757,346,301.98/362,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,857.05

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