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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,006.20, 1,296,009.30 and 264,962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,006.20, 1,296,009.30 and 264,962.60 is: 397,443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,006.20 : 1,296,009.30 = 264,962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,006.20/1,296,009.30 = 264,962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,006.20x = 1,296,009.30 × 264,962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,006.20x = 343,393,993,752.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,393,993,752.18/864,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,443.90

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