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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,526.44, 394,267.46 and 249,582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,526.44, 394,267.46 and 249,582.12 is: 371,993.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,526.44 : 394,267.46 = 249,582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,526.44/394,267.46 = 249,582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,526.44x = 394,267.46 × 249,582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,526.44x = 98,402,108,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,402,108,513.82/264,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,993.47

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