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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,266.30, 487,899.45 and 266,168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,266.30, 487,899.45 and 266,168.70 is: 399,253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,266.30 : 487,899.45 = 266,168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,266.30/487,899.45 = 266,168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,266.30x = 487,899.45 × 266,168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,266.30x = 129,863,562,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,863,562,337.22/325,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,253.05

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