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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,948.36, 398,914.15 and 233,560.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,948.36, 398,914.15 and 233,560.05 is: 351,654.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,948.36 : 398,914.15 = 233,560.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,948.36/398,914.15 = 233,560.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,948.36x = 398,914.15 × 233,560.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,948.36x = 93,170,408,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,170,408,819.71/264,948.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,654.97

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