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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,937.60, 544,406.40 and 262,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,937.60, 544,406.40 and 262,886.40 is: 394,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,937.60 : 544,406.40 = 262,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,937.60/544,406.40 = 262,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,937.60x = 544,406.40 × 262,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,937.60x = 143,117,038,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,117,038,632.96/362,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,329.60

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