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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,337.09, 576,269.07 and 264,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,337.09, 576,269.07 and 264,539.44 is: 396,646.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,337.09 : 576,269.07 = 264,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,337.09/576,269.07 = 264,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,337.09x = 576,269.07 × 264,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,337.09x = 152,445,897,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,445,897,067.12/384,337.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,646.33

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