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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,317.34, 364,255.12 and 259,459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,317.34, 364,255.12 and 259,459.50 is: 357,560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,317.34 : 364,255.12 = 259,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,317.34/364,255.12 = 259,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,317.34x = 364,255.12 × 259,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,317.34x = 94,509,451,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,509,451,307.64/264,317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,560.54

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