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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,211.82, 450,832.89 and 266,553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,211.82, 450,832.89 and 266,553.89 is: 400,288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,211.82 : 450,832.89 = 266,553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,211.82/450,832.89 = 266,553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,211.82x = 450,832.89 × 266,553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,211.82x = 120,171,260,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,171,260,569.44/300,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,288.24

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