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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,538.94, 567,731.93 and 266,391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,538.94, 567,731.93 and 266,391.55 is: 367,496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,538.94 : 567,731.93 = 266,391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,538.94/567,731.93 = 266,391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,538.94x = 567,731.93 × 266,391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,538.94x = 151,238,987,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,238,987,485.23/411,538.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,496.18

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