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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,108.70, 755,537.85 and 266,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,108.70, 755,537.85 and 266,912.70 is: 400,833.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,108.70 : 755,537.85 = 266,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,108.70/755,537.85 = 266,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,108.70x = 755,537.85 × 266,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,108.70x = 201,662,647,495.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,662,647,495.70/503,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,833.15

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