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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,208.31, 578,891.73 and 266,295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,208.31, 578,891.73 and 266,295.79 is: 367,732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,208.31 : 578,891.73 = 266,295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,208.31/578,891.73 = 266,295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,208.31x = 578,891.73 × 266,295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,208.31x = 154,156,430,564.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,156,430,564.82/419,208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,732.29

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