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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,827.64, 778,477.90 and 266,285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,827.64, 778,477.90 and 266,285.45 is: 399,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,827.64 : 778,477.90 = 266,285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,827.64/778,477.90 = 266,285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,827.64x = 778,477.90 × 266,285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,827.64x = 207,297,337,916.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,297,337,916.56/518,827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,549.53

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