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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,330.23, 797,830.86 and 266,166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,330.23, 797,830.86 and 266,166.87 is: 398,918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,330.23 : 797,830.86 = 266,166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,330.23/797,830.86 = 266,166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,330.23x = 797,830.86 × 266,166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,330.23x = 212,356,142,795.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,356,142,795.61/532,330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,918.06

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