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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,327.60, 563,087.40 and 264,735.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,327.60, 563,087.40 and 264,735.60 is: 397,171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,327.60 : 563,087.40 = 264,735.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,327.60/563,087.40 = 264,735.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,327.60x = 563,087.40 × 264,735.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,327.60x = 149,069,280,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,069,280,691.44/375,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,171.11

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