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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,285.04, 565,747.01 and 266,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,285.04, 565,747.01 and 266,778.96 is: 367,864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,285.04 : 565,747.01 = 266,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,285.04/565,747.01 = 266,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,285.04x = 565,747.01 × 266,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,285.04x = 150,929,398,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,929,398,950.91/410,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,864.74

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