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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,864.80, 718,297.20 and 266,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,864.80, 718,297.20 and 266,288.40 is: 399,432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,864.80 : 718,297.20 = 266,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,864.80/718,297.20 = 266,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,864.80x = 718,297.20 × 266,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,864.80x = 191,274,212,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,274,212,112.48/478,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,432.60

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