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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,318.26, 791,014.64 and 261,007.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,318.26, 791,014.64 and 261,007.27 is: 391,529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,318.26 : 791,014.64 = 261,007.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,318.26/791,014.64 = 261,007.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,318.26x = 791,014.64 × 261,007.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,318.26x = 206,460,574,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,460,574,351.48/527,318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,529.35

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