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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,525.97, 538,775.01 and 264,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,525.97, 538,775.01 and 264,006.72 is: 395,632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,525.97 : 538,775.01 = 264,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,525.97/538,775.01 = 264,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,525.97x = 538,775.01 × 264,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,525.97x = 142,240,223,208.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,240,223,208.07/359,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,632.68

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