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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,961.84, 645,787.44 and 264,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,961.84, 645,787.44 and 264,056.04 is: 364,397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,961.84 : 645,787.44 = 264,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,961.84/645,787.44 = 264,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,961.84x = 645,787.44 × 264,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,961.84x = 170,524,074,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,524,074,088.14/467,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,397.39

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