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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,333.46, 364,277.37 and 259,475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,333.46, 364,277.37 and 259,475.62 is: 357,582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,333.46 : 364,277.37 = 259,475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,333.46/364,277.37 = 259,475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,333.46x = 364,277.37 × 259,475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,333.46x = 94,521,096,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,521,096,432.72/264,333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,582.79

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