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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,277.60, 544,916.40 and 262,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,277.60, 544,916.40 and 262,967.20 is: 394,450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,277.60 : 544,916.40 = 262,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,277.60/544,916.40 = 262,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,277.60x = 544,916.40 × 262,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,277.60x = 143,295,139,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,295,139,942.08/363,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,450.80

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