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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,579.60, 396,869.40 and 246,864.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,579.60, 396,869.40 and 246,864.90 is: 370,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,579.60 : 396,869.40 = 246,864.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,579.60/396,869.40 = 246,864.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,579.60x = 396,869.40 × 246,864.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,579.60x = 97,973,124,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,973,124,744.06/264,579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,297.35

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