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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,812.70, 611,719.06 and 266,095.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,812.70, 611,719.06 and 266,095.10 is: 399,142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,812.70 : 611,719.06 = 266,095.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,812.70/611,719.06 = 266,095.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,812.70x = 611,719.06 × 266,095.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,812.70x = 162,775,444,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,775,444,442.61/407,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,142.66

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