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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,356.60, 957,458.10 and 264,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,356.60, 957,458.10 and 264,340.60 is: 396,479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,356.60 : 957,458.10 = 264,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,356.60/957,458.10 = 264,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,356.60x = 957,458.10 × 264,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,356.60x = 253,095,048,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,095,048,628.86/638,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,479.10

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