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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,804.80, 957,861.60 and 264,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,804.80, 957,861.60 and 264,865.60 is: 397,155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,804.80 : 957,861.60 = 264,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,804.80/957,861.60 = 264,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,804.80x = 957,861.60 × 264,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,804.80x = 253,704,587,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,704,587,400.96/638,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,155.10

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