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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,418.79, 395,751.08 and 240,780.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,418.79, 395,751.08 and 240,780.96 is: 360,372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,418.79 : 395,751.08 = 240,780.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,418.79/395,751.08 = 240,780.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,418.79x = 395,751.08 × 240,780.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,418.79x = 95,289,323,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,289,323,759.53/264,418.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,372.75

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