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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,538.20, 543,807.30 and 269,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,538.20, 543,807.30 and 269,226.20 is: 403,839.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,538.20 : 543,807.30 = 269,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,538.20/543,807.30 = 269,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,538.20x = 543,807.30 × 269,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,538.20x = 146,407,172,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,407,172,911.26/362,538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,839.30

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