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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,567.20, 609,850.80 and 264,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,567.20, 609,850.80 and 264,849.60 is: 397,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,567.20 : 609,850.80 = 264,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,567.20/609,850.80 = 264,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,567.20x = 609,850.80 × 264,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,567.20x = 161,518,740,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,518,740,439.68/406,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,274.40

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