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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,486.80, 541,711.80 and 265,971.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,486.80, 541,711.80 and 265,971.60 is: 398,575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,486.80 : 541,711.80 = 265,971.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,486.80/541,711.80 = 265,971.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,486.80x = 541,711.80 × 265,971.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,486.80x = 144,079,954,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,079,954,184.88/361,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,575.98

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