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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,843.60, 586,265.40 and 266,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,843.60, 586,265.40 and 266,427.60 is: 399,641.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,843.60 : 586,265.40 = 266,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,843.60/586,265.40 = 266,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,843.60x = 586,265.40 × 266,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,843.60x = 156,197,283,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,197,283,485.04/390,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,641.40

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