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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,332.55, 773,219.14 and 266,189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,332.55, 773,219.14 and 266,189.51 is: 399,398.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,332.55 : 773,219.14 = 266,189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,332.55/773,219.14 = 266,189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,332.55x = 773,219.14 × 266,189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,332.55x = 205,822,823,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,822,823,999.22/515,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,398.07

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