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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,140.80, 621,211.20 and 264,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,140.80, 621,211.20 and 264,841.60 is: 397,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,140.80 : 621,211.20 = 264,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,140.80/621,211.20 = 264,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,140.80x = 621,211.20 × 264,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,140.80x = 164,522,568,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,522,568,145.92/414,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,262.40

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