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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,670.83, 463,738.24 and 266,580.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,670.83, 463,738.24 and 266,580.91 is: 397,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,670.83 : 463,738.24 = 266,580.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,670.83/463,738.24 = 266,580.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,670.83x = 463,738.24 × 266,580.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,670.83x = 123,623,762,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,623,762,021.00/310,670.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,925.23

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