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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,553.86, 527,917.17 and 261,691.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,553.86, 527,917.17 and 261,691.06 is: 361,128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,553.86 : 527,917.17 = 261,691.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,553.86/527,917.17 = 261,691.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,553.86x = 527,917.17 × 261,691.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,553.86x = 138,151,203,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,151,203,471.05/382,553.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,128.77

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