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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,481.30, 543,203.55 and 266,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,481.30, 543,203.55 and 266,966.10 is: 400,067.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,481.30 : 543,203.55 = 266,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,481.30/543,203.55 = 266,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,481.30x = 543,203.55 × 266,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,481.30x = 145,016,933,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,016,933,249.66/362,481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,067.35

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