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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,912.44, 615,318.52 and 264,593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,912.44, 615,318.52 and 264,593.12 is: 365,114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,912.44 : 615,318.52 = 264,593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,912.44/615,318.52 = 264,593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,912.44x = 615,318.52 × 264,593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,912.44x = 162,809,047,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,809,047,000.58/445,912.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,114.39

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