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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,222.24, 484,302.93 and 266,419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,222.24, 484,302.93 and 266,419.72 is: 400,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,222.24 : 484,302.93 = 266,419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,222.24/484,302.93 = 266,419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,222.24x = 484,302.93 × 266,419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,222.24x = 129,027,851,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,027,851,005.78/322,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,431.24

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