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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,534.40, 396,801.60 and 244,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,534.40, 396,801.60 and 244,259.20 is: 366,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,534.40 : 396,801.60 = 244,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,534.40/396,801.60 = 244,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,534.40x = 396,801.60 × 244,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,534.40x = 96,922,441,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,922,441,374.72/264,534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,388.80

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