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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,062.99, 455,901.29 and 266,698.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,062.99, 455,901.29 and 266,698.09 is: 399,877.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,062.99 : 455,901.29 = 266,698.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,062.99/455,901.29 = 266,698.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,062.99x = 455,901.29 × 266,698.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,062.99x = 121,588,003,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,588,003,271.54/304,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,877.68

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