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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,430.80, 397,229.40 and 254,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,430.80, 397,229.40 and 254,516.40 is: 382,335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,430.80 : 397,229.40 = 254,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,430.80/397,229.40 = 254,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,430.80x = 397,229.40 × 254,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,430.80x = 101,101,396,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,101,396,862.16/264,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,335.93

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