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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,543.26, 514,749.87 and 265,811.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,543.26, 514,749.87 and 265,811.46 is: 366,293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,543.26 : 514,749.87 = 265,811.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,543.26/514,749.87 = 265,811.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,543.26x = 514,749.87 × 265,811.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,543.26x = 136,826,414,479.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,826,414,479.51/373,543.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,293.36

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