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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,271.40, 402,407.10 and 264,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,271.40, 402,407.10 and 264,334.80 is: 396,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,271.40 : 402,407.10 = 264,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,271.40/402,407.10 = 264,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,271.40x = 402,407.10 × 264,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,271.40x = 106,370,200,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,370,200,297.08/268,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,502.20

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