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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,622.08, 543,559.04 and 262,533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,622.08, 543,559.04 and 262,533.76 is: 393,529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,622.08 : 543,559.04 = 262,533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,622.08/543,559.04 = 262,533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,622.08x = 543,559.04 × 262,533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,622.08x = 142,702,598,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,702,598,553.19/362,622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,529.81

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