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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,656.80, 541,966.80 and 266,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,656.80, 541,966.80 and 266,141.60 is: 398,830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,656.80 : 541,966.80 = 266,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,656.80/541,966.80 = 266,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,656.80x = 541,966.80 × 266,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,656.80x = 144,239,911,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,239,911,298.88/361,656.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,830.91

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