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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,579.46, 398,634.25 and 239,308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,579.46, 398,634.25 and 239,308.12 is: 360,558.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,579.46 : 398,634.25 = 239,308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,579.46/398,634.25 = 239,308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,579.46x = 398,634.25 × 239,308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,579.46x = 95,396,412,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,396,412,935.11/264,579.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,558.65

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