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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,947.36, 398,912.65 and 233,559.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,947.36, 398,912.65 and 233,559.05 is: 351,653.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,947.36 : 398,912.65 = 233,559.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,947.36/398,912.65 = 233,559.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,947.36x = 398,912.65 × 233,559.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,947.36x = 93,169,656,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,169,656,988.52/264,947.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,653.47

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