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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,338.09, 568,902.72 and 266,913.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,338.09, 568,902.72 and 266,913.53 is: 368,260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,338.09 : 568,902.72 = 266,913.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,338.09/568,902.72 = 266,913.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,338.09x = 568,902.72 × 266,913.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,338.09x = 151,847,833,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,847,833,511.60/412,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,260.50

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