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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,906.26, 615,309.75 and 264,586.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,906.26, 615,309.75 and 264,586.86 is: 365,105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,906.26 : 615,309.75 = 264,586.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,906.26/615,309.75 = 264,586.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,906.26x = 615,309.75 × 264,586.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,906.26x = 162,802,874,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,802,874,679.89/445,906.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,105.60

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