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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,427.82, 502,229.39 and 262,275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,427.82, 502,229.39 and 262,275.93 is: 361,450.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,427.82 : 502,229.39 = 262,275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,427.82/502,229.39 = 262,275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,427.82x = 502,229.39 × 262,275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,427.82x = 131,722,679,024.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,722,679,024.20/364,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,450.67

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