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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,010.60, 544,515.90 and 262,700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,010.60, 544,515.90 and 262,700.20 is: 394,050.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,010.60 : 544,515.90 = 262,700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,010.60/544,515.90 = 262,700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,010.60x = 544,515.90 × 262,700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,010.60x = 143,044,435,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,044,435,833.18/363,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,050.30

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