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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,371.27, 996,074.10 and 264,892.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,371.27, 996,074.10 and 264,892.23 is: 397,145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,371.27 : 996,074.10 = 264,892.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,371.27/996,074.10 = 264,892.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,371.27x = 996,074.10 × 264,892.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,371.27x = 263,852,289,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,852,289,594.24/664,371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,145.85

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