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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,392.88, 561,676.68 and 263,291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,392.88, 561,676.68 and 263,291.85 is: 393,946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,392.88 : 561,676.68 = 263,291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,392.88/561,676.68 = 263,291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,392.88x = 561,676.68 × 263,291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,392.88x = 147,884,892,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,884,892,179.06/375,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,946.98

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