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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,462.60, 573,912.60 and 264,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,462.60, 573,912.60 and 264,218.80 is: 396,479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,462.60 : 573,912.60 = 264,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,462.60/573,912.60 = 264,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,462.60x = 573,912.60 × 264,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,462.60x = 151,638,498,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,638,498,476.88/382,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,479.29

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