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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,739.62, 579,334.17 and 266,747.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,739.62, 579,334.17 and 266,747.99 is: 368,171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,739.62 : 579,334.17 = 266,747.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,739.62/579,334.17 = 266,747.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,739.62x = 579,334.17 × 266,747.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,739.62x = 154,536,223,489.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,536,223,489.45/419,739.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,171.64

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