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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,021.32, 541,154.57 and 264,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,021.32, 541,154.57 and 264,869.14 is: 365,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,021.32 : 541,154.57 = 264,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,021.32/541,154.57 = 264,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,021.32x = 541,154.57 × 264,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,021.32x = 143,335,142,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,335,142,885.74/392,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,630.99

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