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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,003.70, 792,005.55 and 261,805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,003.70, 792,005.55 and 261,805.30 is: 392,707.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,003.70 : 792,005.55 = 261,805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,003.70/792,005.55 = 261,805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,003.70x = 792,005.55 × 261,805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,003.70x = 207,351,250,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,351,250,619.42/528,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,707.95

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