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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,325.60, 575,710.80 and 266,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,325.60, 575,710.80 and 266,130.40 is: 398,657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,325.60 : 575,710.80 = 266,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,325.60/575,710.80 = 266,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,325.60x = 575,710.80 × 266,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,325.60x = 153,214,145,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,214,145,488.32/384,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,657.14

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