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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,917.62, 401,008.86 and 266,510.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,917.62, 401,008.86 and 266,510.70 is: 367,365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,917.62 : 401,008.86 = 266,510.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,917.62/401,008.86 = 266,510.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,917.62x = 401,008.86 × 266,510.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,917.62x = 106,873,151,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,873,151,984.80/290,917.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,365.69

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