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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,572, 552,636.72 and 264,670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,572, 552,636.72 and 264,670.56 is: 365,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,572 : 552,636.72 = 264,670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,572/552,636.72 = 264,670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,572x = 552,636.72 × 264,670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,572x = 146,266,670,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,266,670,158.96/400,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,144.52

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