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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,442.56, 398,806.74 and 265,044.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,442.56, 398,806.74 and 265,044.15 is: 395,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,442.56 : 398,806.74 = 265,044.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,442.56/398,806.74 = 265,044.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,442.56x = 398,806.74 × 265,044.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,442.56x = 105,701,393,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,701,393,417.57/267,442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,230.26

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