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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,447.63, 541,769.72 and 263,339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,447.63, 541,769.72 and 263,339.91 is: 363,537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,447.63 : 541,769.72 = 263,339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,447.63/541,769.72 = 263,339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,447.63x = 541,769.72 × 263,339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,447.63x = 142,669,587,988.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,669,587,988.83/392,447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,537.90

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