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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,846.30, 397,269.45 and 264,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,846.30, 397,269.45 and 264,846.30 is: 397,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,846.30 : 397,269.45 = 264,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,846.30/397,269.45 = 264,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,846.30x = 397,269.45 × 264,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,846.30x = 105,215,343,935.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,215,343,935.54/264,846.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,269.45

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