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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,209.82, 450,829.89 and 266,551.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,209.82, 450,829.89 and 266,551.89 is: 400,285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,209.82 : 450,829.89 = 266,551.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,209.82/450,829.89 = 266,551.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,209.82x = 450,829.89 × 266,551.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,209.82x = 120,169,559,247.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,169,559,247.99/300,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,285.24

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