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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,583.96, 541,221.66 and 265,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,583.96, 541,221.66 and 265,057.56 is: 365,412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,583.96 : 541,221.66 = 265,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,583.96/541,221.66 = 265,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,583.96x = 541,221.66 × 265,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,583.96x = 143,454,892,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,454,892,618.75/392,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,412.01

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