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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,327.60, 548,422.20 and 261,351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,327.60, 548,422.20 and 261,351.60 is: 391,264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,327.60 : 548,422.20 = 261,351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,327.60/548,422.20 = 261,351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,327.60x = 548,422.20 × 261,351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,327.60x = 143,331,019,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,331,019,445.52/366,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,264.59

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