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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,960.04, 643,021.51 and 264,756.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,960.04, 643,021.51 and 264,756.04 is: 365,361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,960.04 : 643,021.51 = 264,756.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,960.04/643,021.51 = 264,756.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,960.04x = 643,021.51 × 264,756.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,960.04x = 170,243,828,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,243,828,622.42/465,960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,361.43

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