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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,849.83, 399,408.25 and 265,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,849.83, 399,408.25 and 265,445.75 is: 395,823.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,849.83 : 399,408.25 = 265,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,849.83/399,408.25 = 265,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,849.83x = 399,408.25 × 265,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,849.83x = 106,021,222,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,021,222,477.44/267,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,823.37

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