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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,540.62, 778,621.98 and 266,810.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,540.62, 778,621.98 and 266,810.90 is: 399,862.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,540.62 : 778,621.98 = 266,810.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,540.62/778,621.98 = 266,810.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,540.62x = 778,621.98 × 266,810.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,540.62x = 207,744,831,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,744,831,243.58/519,540.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,862.54

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