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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,529.60, 548,294.40 and 265,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,529.60, 548,294.40 and 265,219.20 is: 397,828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,529.60 : 548,294.40 = 265,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,529.60/548,294.40 = 265,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,529.60x = 548,294.40 × 265,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,529.60x = 145,418,202,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,418,202,132.48/365,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,828.80

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