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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,901.26, 501,017.99 and 266,502.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,901.26, 501,017.99 and 266,502.37 is: 399,886.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,901.26 : 501,017.99 = 266,502.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,901.26/501,017.99 = 266,502.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,901.26x = 501,017.99 × 266,502.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,901.26x = 133,522,481,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,522,481,747.64/333,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,886.13

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