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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,468.79, 409,612.69 and 266,776.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,468.79, 409,612.69 and 266,776.57 is: 399,588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,468.79 : 409,612.69 = 266,776.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,468.79/409,612.69 = 266,776.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,468.79x = 409,612.69 × 266,776.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,468.79x = 109,275,068,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,275,068,466.67/273,468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,588.81

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