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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,730.76, 533,786.55 and 264,272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,730.76, 533,786.55 and 264,272.73 is: 364,763.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,730.76 : 533,786.55 = 264,272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,730.76/533,786.55 = 264,272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,730.76x = 533,786.55 × 264,272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,730.76x = 141,065,228,805.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,065,228,805.78/386,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,763.40

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