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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,780.80, 448,171.20 and 266,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,780.80, 448,171.20 and 266,121.60 is: 399,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,780.80 : 448,171.20 = 266,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,780.80/448,171.20 = 266,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,780.80x = 448,171.20 × 266,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,780.80x = 119,268,036,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,268,036,817.92/298,780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,182.40

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