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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,285.80, 565,748.05 and 266,779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,285.80, 565,748.05 and 266,779.72 is: 367,865.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,285.80 : 565,748.05 = 266,779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,285.80/565,748.05 = 266,779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,285.80x = 565,748.05 × 266,779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,285.80x = 150,930,106,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,930,106,369.55/410,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,865.78

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