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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,322.58, 463,642.92 and 264,578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,322.58, 463,642.92 and 264,578.04 is: 364,738.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,322.58 : 463,642.92 = 264,578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,322.58/463,642.92 = 264,578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,322.58x = 463,642.92 × 264,578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,322.58x = 122,669,735,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,669,735,033.48/336,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,738.33

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