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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,952, 575,455.52 and 264,004.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,952, 575,455.52 and 264,004.42 is: 364,365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,952 : 575,455.52 = 264,004.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,952/575,455.52 = 264,004.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,952x = 575,455.52 × 264,004.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,952x = 151,922,800,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,922,800,793.40/416,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,365.20

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