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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,519.40, 542,703.90 and 269,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,519.40, 542,703.90 and 269,437.80 is: 403,357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,519.40 : 542,703.90 = 269,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,519.40/542,703.90 = 269,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,519.40x = 542,703.90 × 269,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,519.40x = 146,224,944,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,224,944,867.42/362,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,357.57

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