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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,732.76, 565,521.97 and 266,243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,732.76, 565,521.97 and 266,243.70 is: 367,475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,732.76 : 565,521.97 = 266,243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,732.76/565,521.97 = 266,243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,732.76x = 565,521.97 × 266,243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,732.76x = 150,566,661,724.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,566,661,724.09/409,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,475.28

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