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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,026.40, 546,039.60 and 206,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,026.40, 546,039.60 and 206,562.40 is: 309,843.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,026.40 : 546,039.60 = 206,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,026.40/546,039.60 = 206,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,026.40x = 546,039.60 × 206,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,026.40x = 112,791,250,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,791,250,271.04/364,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,843.60

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