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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,464.80, 543,178.80 and 266,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,464.80, 543,178.80 and 266,949.60 is: 400,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,464.80 : 543,178.80 = 266,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,464.80/543,178.80 = 266,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,464.80x = 543,178.80 × 266,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,464.80x = 145,001,363,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,001,363,388.48/362,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,042.61

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