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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,001.80, 450,002.70 and 266,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,001.80, 450,002.70 and 266,824.20 is: 400,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,001.80 : 450,002.70 = 266,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,001.80/450,002.70 = 266,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,001.80x = 450,002.70 × 266,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,001.80x = 120,071,610,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,071,610,425.34/300,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,236.30

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