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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,136.70, 612,205.05 and 266,419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,136.70, 612,205.05 and 266,419.10 is: 399,628.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,136.70 : 612,205.05 = 266,419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,136.70/612,205.05 = 266,419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,136.70x = 612,205.05 × 266,419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,136.70x = 163,103,118,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,103,118,436.46/408,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,628.65

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