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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,578.46, 398,632.74 and 239,307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,578.46, 398,632.74 and 239,307.12 is: 360,557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,578.46 : 398,632.74 = 239,307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,578.46/398,632.74 = 239,307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,578.46x = 398,632.74 × 239,307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,578.46x = 95,395,652,947.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,395,652,947.11/264,578.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,557.14

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