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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,839.22, 545,093.80 and 263,751.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,839.22, 545,093.80 and 263,751.16 is: 395,144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,839.22 : 545,093.80 = 263,751.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,839.22/545,093.80 = 263,751.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,839.22x = 545,093.80 × 263,751.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,839.22x = 143,769,120,740.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,769,120,740.05/363,839.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,144.65

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