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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,005.70, 532,508.55 and 261,693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,005.70, 532,508.55 and 261,693.70 is: 392,540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,005.70 : 532,508.55 = 261,693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,005.70/532,508.55 = 261,693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,005.70x = 532,508.55 × 261,693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,005.70x = 139,354,132,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,354,132,731.14/355,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,540.55

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