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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,651.70, 562,542.82 and 262,803.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,651.70, 562,542.82 and 262,803.66 is: 393,551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,651.70 : 562,542.82 = 262,803.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,651.70/562,542.82 = 262,803.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,651.70x = 562,542.82 × 262,803.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,651.70x = 147,838,312,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,838,312,002.72/375,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,551.56

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