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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,942.92, 702,837.34 and 266,708.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,942.92, 702,837.34 and 266,708.78 is: 399,734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,942.92 : 702,837.34 = 266,708.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,942.92/702,837.34 = 266,708.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,942.92x = 702,837.34 × 266,708.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,942.92x = 187,452,889,489.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,452,889,489.85/468,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,734.98

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