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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,267.40, 895,901.10 and 264,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,267.40, 895,901.10 and 264,843.40 is: 397,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,267.40 : 895,901.10 = 264,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,267.40/895,901.10 = 264,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,267.40x = 895,901.10 × 264,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,267.40x = 237,273,493,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,273,493,387.74/597,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,265.10

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