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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,772.16, 465,589.62 and 266,038.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,772.16, 465,589.62 and 266,038.56 is: 366,711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,772.16 : 465,589.62 = 266,038.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,772.16/465,589.62 = 266,038.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,772.16x = 465,589.62 × 266,038.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,772.16x = 123,864,792,055.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,864,792,055.75/337,772.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,711.08

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