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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,831.16, 543,729.87 and 267,310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,831.16, 543,729.87 and 267,310.14 is: 400,584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,831.16 : 543,729.87 = 267,310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,831.16/543,729.87 = 267,310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,831.16x = 543,729.87 × 267,310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,831.16x = 145,344,507,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,344,507,671.88/362,831.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,584.41

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