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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,084.05, 541,107.68 and 265,568.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,084.05, 541,107.68 and 265,568.85 is: 397,972.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,084.05 : 541,107.68 = 265,568.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,084.05/541,107.68 = 265,568.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,084.05x = 541,107.68 × 265,568.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,084.05x = 143,701,342,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,701,342,975.92/361,084.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,972.00

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