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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,261.26, 588,973.34 and 361,506.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,261.26, 588,973.34 and 361,506.02 is: 541,414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,261.26 : 588,973.34 = 361,506.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,261.26/588,973.34 = 361,506.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,261.26x = 588,973.34 × 361,506.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,261.26x = 212,917,408,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,917,408,029.51/393,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,414.65

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