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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,877.60, 586,316.40 and 266,461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,877.60, 586,316.40 and 266,461.60 is: 399,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,877.60 : 586,316.40 = 266,461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,877.60/586,316.40 = 266,461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,877.60x = 586,316.40 × 266,461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,877.60x = 156,230,806,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,230,806,050.24/390,877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,692.40

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