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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,281.85, 538,391.70 and 261,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,281.85, 538,391.70 and 261,225.72 is: 360,359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,281.85 : 538,391.70 = 261,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,281.85/538,391.70 = 261,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,281.85x = 538,391.70 × 261,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,281.85x = 140,641,759,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,641,759,474.52/390,281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,359.47

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