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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,512.60, 533,268.90 and 261,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,512.60, 533,268.90 and 261,034.20 is: 391,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,512.60 : 533,268.90 = 261,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,512.60/533,268.90 = 261,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,512.60x = 533,268.90 × 261,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,512.60x = 139,201,420,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,201,420,696.38/355,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,551.30

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