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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,080.72, 576,730.26 and 264,848.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,080.72, 576,730.26 and 264,848.62 is: 365,351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,080.72 : 576,730.26 = 264,848.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,080.72/576,730.26 = 264,848.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,080.72x = 576,730.26 × 264,848.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,080.72x = 152,746,213,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,746,213,473.24/418,080.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,351.01

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