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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,344.70, 797,852.52 and 266,181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,344.70, 797,852.52 and 266,181.33 is: 398,939.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,344.70 : 797,852.52 = 266,181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,344.70/797,852.52 = 266,181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,344.70x = 797,852.52 × 266,181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,344.70x = 212,373,447,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,373,447,577.54/532,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,939.72

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