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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,718, 540,736.20 and 264,565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,718, 540,736.20 and 264,565.82 is: 365,212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,718 : 540,736.20 = 264,565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,718/540,736.20 = 264,565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,718x = 540,736.20 × 264,565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,718x = 143,060,316,156.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,060,316,156.68/391,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,212.52

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