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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,187.60, 537,281.40 and 264,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,187.60, 537,281.40 and 264,875.60 is: 397,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,187.60 : 537,281.40 = 264,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,187.60/537,281.40 = 264,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,187.60x = 537,281.40 × 264,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,187.60x = 142,312,733,193.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,312,733,193.84/358,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,313.40

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