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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,665.34, 542,151.69 and 263,800.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,665.34, 542,151.69 and 263,800.01 is: 364,227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,665.34 : 542,151.69 = 263,800.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,665.34/542,151.69 = 263,800.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,665.34x = 542,151.69 × 263,800.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,665.34x = 143,019,621,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,019,621,243.52/392,665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,227.77

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