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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,940.16, 574,929.92 and 264,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,940.16, 574,929.92 and 264,320 is: 396,838.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,940.16 : 574,929.92 = 264,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,940.16/574,929.92 = 264,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,940.16x = 574,929.92 × 264,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,940.16x = 151,965,476,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,965,476,454.40/382,940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,838.70

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