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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,006.40, 396,009.60 and 220,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,006.40, 396,009.60 and 220,266.40 is: 330,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,006.40 : 396,009.60 = 220,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,006.40/396,009.60 = 220,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,006.40x = 396,009.60 × 220,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,006.40x = 87,227,608,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,227,608,957.44/264,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,399.60

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