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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,877.68, 593,132.44 and 266,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,877.68, 593,132.44 and 266,681 is: 367,958.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,877.68 : 593,132.44 = 266,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,877.68/593,132.44 = 266,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,877.68x = 593,132.44 × 266,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,877.68x = 158,177,152,231.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,177,152,231.64/429,877.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,958.51

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