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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,356.78, 533,966.54 and 261,145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,356.78, 533,966.54 and 261,145.72 is: 391,301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,356.78 : 533,966.54 = 261,145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,356.78/533,966.54 = 261,145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,356.78x = 533,966.54 × 261,145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,356.78x = 139,443,076,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,443,076,544.21/356,356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,301.88

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