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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,934.60, 586,401.90 and 266,518.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,934.60, 586,401.90 and 266,518.60 is: 399,777.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,934.60 : 586,401.90 = 266,518.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,934.60/586,401.90 = 266,518.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,934.60x = 586,401.90 × 266,518.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,934.60x = 156,287,013,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,287,013,425.34/390,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,777.90

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