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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,813.20, 544,219.80 and 269,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,813.20, 544,219.80 and 269,501.20 is: 404,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,813.20 : 544,219.80 = 269,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,813.20/544,219.80 = 269,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,813.20x = 544,219.80 × 269,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,813.20x = 146,667,889,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,667,889,163.76/362,813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,251.80

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