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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,771.98, 465,589.37 and 266,038.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,771.98, 465,589.37 and 266,038.38 is: 366,710.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,771.98 : 465,589.37 = 266,038.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,771.98/465,589.37 = 266,038.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,771.98x = 465,589.37 × 266,038.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,771.98x = 123,864,640,409.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,864,640,409.83/337,771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,710.82

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