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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,256.40, 396,383.12 and 64,577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,256.40, 396,383.12 and 64,577.84 is: 96,866.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,256.40 : 396,383.12 = 64,577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,256.40/396,383.12 = 64,577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,256.40x = 396,383.12 × 64,577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,256.40x = 25,597,565,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,597,565,702.06/264,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,866.40

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