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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,152.78, 544,940.71 and 262,310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,152.78, 544,940.71 and 262,310.64 is: 361,742.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,152.78 : 544,940.71 = 262,310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,152.78/544,940.71 = 262,310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,152.78x = 544,940.71 × 262,310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,152.78x = 142,943,745,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,943,745,178.35/395,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,742.98

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