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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,615.80, 512,423.70 and 266,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,615.80, 512,423.70 and 266,966.20 is: 400,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,615.80 : 512,423.70 = 266,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,615.80/512,423.70 = 266,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,615.80x = 512,423.70 × 266,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,615.80x = 136,799,807,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,799,807,978.94/341,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,449.30

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