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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,546.59, 610,524.64 and 266,878.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,546.59, 610,524.64 and 266,878.75 is: 399,797.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,546.59 : 610,524.64 = 266,878.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,546.59/610,524.64 = 266,878.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,546.59x = 610,524.64 × 266,878.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,546.59x = 162,936,052,767.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,936,052,767.40/407,546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,797.36

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