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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,588.46, 541,227.87 and 265,062.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,588.46, 541,227.87 and 265,062.06 is: 365,418.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,588.46 : 541,227.87 = 265,062.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,588.46/541,227.87 = 265,062.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,588.46x = 541,227.87 × 265,062.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,588.46x = 143,458,974,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,458,974,151.61/392,588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,418.21

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