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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,679.30, 413,616.15 and 265,959.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,679.30, 413,616.15 and 265,959.30 is: 399,032.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,679.30 : 413,616.15 = 265,959.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,679.30/413,616.15 = 265,959.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,679.30x = 413,616.15 × 265,959.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,679.30x = 110,005,061,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,005,061,722.70/275,679.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,032.72

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