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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,014.60, 544,521.90 and 262,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,014.60, 544,521.90 and 262,704.20 is: 394,056.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,014.60 : 544,521.90 = 262,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,014.60/544,521.90 = 262,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,014.60x = 544,521.90 × 262,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,014.60x = 143,048,190,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,048,190,121.98/363,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,056.30

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