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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,418.41, 395,750.52 and 240,780.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,418.41, 395,750.52 and 240,780.59 is: 360,372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,418.41 : 395,750.52 = 240,780.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,418.41/395,750.52 = 240,780.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,418.41x = 395,750.52 × 240,780.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,418.41x = 95,289,041,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,289,041,719.65/264,418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,372.19

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