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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,167.68, 531,664.99 and 264,707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,167.68, 531,664.99 and 264,707.72 is: 365,388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,167.68 : 531,664.99 = 264,707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,167.68/531,664.99 = 264,707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,167.68x = 531,664.99 × 264,707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,167.68x = 140,735,823,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,735,823,986.63/385,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,388.46

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