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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,804.80, 623,998.80 and 266,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,804.80, 623,998.80 and 266,408.40 is: 399,799.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,804.80 : 623,998.80 = 266,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,804.80/623,998.80 = 266,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,804.80x = 623,998.80 × 266,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,804.80x = 166,238,521,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,238,521,909.92/415,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,799.43

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