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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,524.80, 680,978.40 and 266,900.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,524.80, 680,978.40 and 266,900.80 is: 400,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,524.80 : 680,978.40 = 266,900.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,524.80/680,978.40 = 266,900.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,524.80x = 680,978.40 × 266,900.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,524.80x = 181,753,679,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,753,679,742.72/453,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,757.97

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