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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,989.74, 615,264.81 and 264,709.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,989.74, 615,264.81 and 264,709.31 is: 365,179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,989.74 : 615,264.81 = 264,709.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,989.74/615,264.81 = 264,709.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,989.74x = 615,264.81 × 264,709.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,989.74x = 162,866,323,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,866,323,322.38/445,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,179.53

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