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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,525.52, 683,455.80 and 266,403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,525.52, 683,455.80 and 266,403.28 is: 398,827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,525.52 : 683,455.80 = 266,403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,525.52/683,455.80 = 266,403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,525.52x = 683,455.80 × 266,403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,525.52x = 182,074,866,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,074,866,855.02/456,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,827.36

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