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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,362.80, 401,044.20 and 265,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,362.80, 401,044.20 and 265,519.60 is: 398,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,362.80 : 401,044.20 = 265,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,362.80/401,044.20 = 265,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,362.80x = 401,044.20 × 265,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,362.80x = 106,485,095,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,485,095,566.32/267,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,279.40

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