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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,586.96, 541,225.80 and 265,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,586.96, 541,225.80 and 265,060.56 is: 365,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,586.96 : 541,225.80 = 265,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,586.96/541,225.80 = 265,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,586.96x = 541,225.80 × 265,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,586.96x = 143,457,613,634.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,457,613,634.45/392,586.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,416.15

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