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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,463.30, 543,176.55 and 266,948.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,463.30, 543,176.55 and 266,948.10 is: 400,040.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,463.30 : 543,176.55 = 266,948.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,463.30/543,176.55 = 266,948.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,463.30x = 543,176.55 × 266,948.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,463.30x = 144,999,947,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,999,947,987.06/362,463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,040.36

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