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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,812.20, 544,218.30 and 269,500.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,812.20, 544,218.30 and 269,500.20 is: 404,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,812.20 : 544,218.30 = 269,500.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,812.20/544,218.30 = 269,500.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,812.20x = 544,218.30 × 269,500.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,812.20x = 146,666,940,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,666,940,693.66/362,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,250.30

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