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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,558.40, 1,295,424 and 264,512.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,558.40, 1,295,424 and 264,512.64 is: 396,795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,558.40 : 1,295,424 = 264,512.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,558.40/1,295,424 = 264,512.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,558.40x = 1,295,424 × 264,512.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,558.40x = 342,656,022,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,656,022,159.36/863,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,795.42

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