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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,366.44, 541,628.40 and 265,214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,366.44, 541,628.40 and 265,214.26 is: 366,105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,366.44 : 541,628.40 = 265,214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,366.44/541,628.40 = 265,214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,366.44x = 541,628.40 × 265,214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,366.44x = 143,647,575,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,647,575,300.98/392,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,105.66

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