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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,216.30, 396,324.45 and 259,842.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,216.30, 396,324.45 and 259,842.30 is: 389,763.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,216.30 : 396,324.45 = 259,842.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,216.30/396,324.45 = 259,842.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,216.30x = 396,324.45 × 259,842.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,216.30x = 102,981,856,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,981,856,634.24/264,216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,763.45

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