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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,687.44, 540,694 and 264,535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,687.44, 540,694 and 264,535.26 is: 365,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,687.44 : 540,694 = 264,535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,687.44/540,694 = 264,535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,687.44x = 540,694 × 264,535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,687.44x = 143,032,627,870.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,032,627,870.44/391,687.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,170.32

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