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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,519.87, 778,590.90 and 266,790.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,519.87, 778,590.90 and 266,790.15 is: 399,831.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,519.87 : 778,590.90 = 266,790.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,519.87/778,590.90 = 266,790.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,519.87x = 778,590.90 × 266,790.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,519.87x = 207,720,382,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,720,382,999.64/519,519.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,831.45

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