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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,566.29, 502,829.78 and 267,740.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,566.29, 502,829.78 and 267,740.24 is: 369,281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,566.29 : 502,829.78 = 267,740.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,566.29/502,829.78 = 267,740.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,566.29x = 502,829.78 × 267,740.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,566.29x = 134,627,762,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,627,762,123.50/364,566.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,281.99

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