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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,279.40, 895,919.10 and 264,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,279.40, 895,919.10 and 264,855.40 is: 397,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,279.40 : 895,919.10 = 264,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,279.40/895,919.10 = 264,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,279.40x = 895,919.10 × 264,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,279.40x = 237,289,011,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,289,011,598.14/597,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,283.10

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