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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,020.60, 777,947.70 and 266,203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,020.60, 777,947.70 and 266,203.40 is: 399,005.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,020.60 : 777,947.70 = 266,203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,020.60/777,947.70 = 266,203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,020.60x = 777,947.70 × 266,203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,020.60x = 207,092,322,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,092,322,762.18/519,020.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,005.98

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