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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,174.28, 759,108.06 and 266,158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,174.28, 759,108.06 and 266,158.92 is: 399,157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,174.28 : 759,108.06 = 266,158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,174.28/759,108.06 = 266,158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,174.28x = 759,108.06 × 266,158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,174.28x = 202,043,381,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,043,381,412.90/506,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,157.74

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