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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,698.12, 651,291.66 and 266,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,698.12, 651,291.66 and 266,202 is: 399,759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,698.12 : 651,291.66 = 266,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,698.12/651,291.66 = 266,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,698.12x = 651,291.66 × 266,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,698.12x = 173,375,142,475.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,375,142,475.32/433,698.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,759.96

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