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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,545.62, 778,629.48 and 266,815.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,545.62, 778,629.48 and 266,815.90 is: 399,870.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,545.62 : 778,629.48 = 266,815.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,545.62/778,629.48 = 266,815.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,545.62x = 778,629.48 × 266,815.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,545.62x = 207,750,725,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,750,725,472.73/519,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,870.04

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