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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,872.20, 755,183.10 and 266,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,872.20, 755,183.10 and 266,676.20 is: 400,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,872.20 : 755,183.10 = 266,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,872.20/755,183.10 = 266,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,872.20x = 755,183.10 × 266,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,872.20x = 201,389,359,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,389,359,412.22/502,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,478.21

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