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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,914, 572,674.08 and 262,153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,914, 572,674.08 and 262,153.92 is: 393,095.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,914 : 572,674.08 = 262,153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,914/572,674.08 = 262,153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,914x = 572,674.08 × 262,153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,914x = 150,128,754,954.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,128,754,954.39/381,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,095.71

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