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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,676.31, 397,015.80 and 64,996.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,676.31, 397,015.80 and 64,996.78 is: 97,495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,676.31 : 397,015.80 = 64,996.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,676.31/397,015.80 = 64,996.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,676.31x = 397,015.80 × 64,996.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,676.31x = 25,804,746,624.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,804,746,624.05/264,676.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,495.49

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