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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,989.24, 615,264.12 and 264,708.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,989.24, 615,264.12 and 264,708.81 is: 365,178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,989.24 : 615,264.12 = 264,708.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,989.24/615,264.12 = 264,708.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,989.24x = 615,264.12 × 264,708.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,989.24x = 162,865,833,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,865,833,040.90/445,989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,178.84

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