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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,787.76, 450,468.78 and 266,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,787.76, 450,468.78 and 266,363.76 is: 397,592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,787.76 : 450,468.78 = 266,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,787.76/450,468.78 = 266,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,787.76x = 450,468.78 × 266,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,787.76x = 119,988,558,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,988,558,003.41/301,787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,592.53

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