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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,523.20, 543,784.80 and 269,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,523.20, 543,784.80 and 269,211.20 is: 403,816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,523.20 : 543,784.80 = 269,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,523.20/543,784.80 = 269,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,523.20x = 543,784.80 × 269,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,523.20x = 146,392,958,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,392,958,549.76/362,523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,816.80

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