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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,276.74, 636,480.63 and 264,230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,276.74, 636,480.63 and 264,230.19 is: 396,386.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,276.74 : 636,480.63 = 264,230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,276.74/636,480.63 = 264,230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,276.74x = 636,480.63 × 264,230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,276.74x = 168,177,397,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,177,397,796.22/424,276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,386.09

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