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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,436.30, 364,416.53 and 259,577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,436.30, 364,416.53 and 259,577.52 is: 357,720.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,436.30 : 364,416.53 = 259,577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,436.30/364,416.53 = 259,577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,436.30x = 364,416.53 × 259,577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,436.30x = 94,594,339,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,594,339,104.41/264,436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,720.70

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