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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,325.60, 398,469.13 and 246,728.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,325.60, 398,469.13 and 246,728.62 is: 371,941.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,325.60 : 398,469.13 = 246,728.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,325.60/398,469.13 = 246,728.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,325.60x = 398,469.13 × 246,728.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,325.60x = 98,313,738,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,313,738,557.50/264,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,941.80

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