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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,078.72, 576,727.50 and 264,846.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,078.72, 576,727.50 and 264,846.61 is: 365,348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,078.72 : 576,727.50 = 264,846.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,078.72/576,727.50 = 264,846.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,078.72x = 576,727.50 × 264,846.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,078.72x = 152,744,323,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,744,323,268.78/418,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,348.24

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