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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,486.40, 542,654.40 and 269,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,486.40, 542,654.40 and 269,404.80 is: 403,308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,486.40 : 542,654.40 = 269,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,486.40/542,654.40 = 269,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,486.40x = 542,654.40 × 269,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,486.40x = 146,193,700,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,193,700,101.12/362,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,308.10

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