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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,327.52, 396,487.86 and 64,649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,327.52, 396,487.86 and 64,649.56 is: 96,973.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,327.52 : 396,487.86 = 64,649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,327.52/396,487.86 = 64,649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,327.52x = 396,487.86 × 64,649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,327.52x = 25,632,765,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,632,765,694.34/264,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,973.50

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