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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,328.54, 615,662.91 and 264,920.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,328.54, 615,662.91 and 264,920.94 is: 365,430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,328.54 : 615,662.91 = 264,920.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,328.54/615,662.91 = 264,920.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,328.54x = 615,662.91 × 264,920.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,328.54x = 163,101,996,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,101,996,840.34/446,328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,430.36

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