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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,845.59, 849,142.28 and 266,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,845.59, 849,142.28 and 266,411.80 is: 399,793.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,845.59 : 849,142.28 = 266,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,845.59/849,142.28 = 266,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,845.59x = 849,142.28 × 266,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,845.59x = 226,221,523,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,221,523,270.90/565,845.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,793.74

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