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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,898.40, 548,003.70 and 265,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,898.40, 548,003.70 and 265,171.20 is: 398,233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,898.40 : 548,003.70 = 265,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,898.40/548,003.70 = 265,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,898.40x = 548,003.70 × 265,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,898.40x = 145,314,798,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,314,798,733.44/364,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,233.59

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