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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,872, 611,163.36 and 264,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,872, 611,163.36 and 264,024 is: 364,353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,872 : 611,163.36 = 264,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,872/611,163.36 = 264,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,872x = 611,163.36 × 264,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,872x = 161,361,794,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,361,794,960.64/442,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,353.12

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