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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,278.07, 450,932.27 and 266,620.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,278.07, 450,932.27 and 266,620.14 is: 400,387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,278.07 : 450,932.27 = 266,620.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,278.07/450,932.27 = 266,620.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,278.07x = 450,932.27 × 266,620.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,278.07x = 120,227,623,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,227,623,624.82/300,278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,387.63

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