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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,410.70, 545,116.05 and 268,932.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,410.70, 545,116.05 and 268,932.30 is: 403,398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,410.70 : 545,116.05 = 268,932.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,410.70/545,116.05 = 268,932.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,410.70x = 545,116.05 × 268,932.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,410.70x = 146,599,313,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,599,313,093.42/363,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,398.45

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