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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,824.80, 451,237.20 and 266,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,824.80, 451,237.20 and 266,999.20 is: 400,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,824.80 : 451,237.20 = 266,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,824.80/451,237.20 = 266,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,824.80x = 451,237.20 × 266,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,824.80x = 120,479,971,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,479,971,410.24/300,824.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,498.80

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