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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,332.46, 364,275.99 and 259,474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,332.46, 364,275.99 and 259,474.62 is: 357,581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,332.46 : 364,275.99 = 259,474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,332.46/364,275.99 = 259,474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,332.46x = 364,275.99 × 259,474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,332.46x = 94,520,374,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,520,374,080.37/264,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,581.41

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