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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,950.60, 610,425.90 and 266,790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,950.60, 610,425.90 and 266,790.60 is: 400,185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,950.60 : 610,425.90 = 266,790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,950.60/610,425.90 = 266,790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,950.60x = 610,425.90 × 266,790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,950.60x = 162,855,892,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,855,892,116.54/406,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,185.90

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