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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,886.20, 403,329.30 and 264,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,886.20, 403,329.30 and 264,220.60 is: 396,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,886.20 : 403,329.30 = 264,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,886.20/403,329.30 = 264,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,886.20x = 403,329.30 × 264,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,886.20x = 106,567,909,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,567,909,643.58/268,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,330.90

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