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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,024.92, 541,159.53 and 264,872.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,024.92, 541,159.53 and 264,872.74 is: 365,635.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,024.92 : 541,159.53 = 264,872.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,024.92/541,159.53 = 264,872.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,024.92x = 541,159.53 × 264,872.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,024.92x = 143,338,407,488.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,338,407,488.21/392,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,635.96

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