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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,502.40, 956,985.60 and 264,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,502.40, 956,985.60 and 264,332.80 is: 396,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,502.40 : 956,985.60 = 264,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,502.40/956,985.60 = 264,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,502.40x = 956,985.60 × 264,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,502.40x = 252,962,683,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,962,683,207.68/638,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,181.26

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