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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,007.80, 450,011.70 and 266,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,007.80, 450,011.70 and 266,830.20 is: 400,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,007.80 : 450,011.70 = 266,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,007.80/450,011.70 = 266,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,007.80x = 450,011.70 × 266,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,007.80x = 120,076,711,913.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,076,711,913.34/300,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,245.30

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