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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,212.82, 450,834.40 and 266,554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,212.82, 450,834.40 and 266,554.90 is: 400,289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,212.82 : 450,834.40 = 266,554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,212.82/450,834.40 = 266,554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,212.82x = 450,834.40 × 266,554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,212.82x = 120,172,118,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,172,118,408.56/300,212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,289.76

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