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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,535.62, 778,614.51 and 266,805.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,535.62, 778,614.51 and 266,805.90 is: 399,855.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,535.62 : 778,614.51 = 266,805.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,535.62/778,614.51 = 266,805.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,535.62x = 778,614.51 × 266,805.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,535.62x = 207,738,945,093.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,738,945,093.61/519,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,855.06

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