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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,182.39, 578,856 and 266,269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,182.39, 578,856 and 266,269.85 is: 367,696.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,182.39 : 578,856 = 266,269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,182.39/578,856 = 266,269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,182.39x = 578,856 × 266,269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,182.39x = 154,131,900,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,131,900,291.60/419,182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,696.51

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