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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,131.54, 592,098.61 and 261,533.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,131.54, 592,098.61 and 261,533.18 is: 391,903.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,131.54 : 592,098.61 = 261,533.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,131.54/592,098.61 = 261,533.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,131.54x = 592,098.61 × 261,533.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,131.54x = 154,853,432,346.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,853,432,346.88/395,131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,903.50

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