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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,858.26, 848,775.06 and 266,172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,858.26, 848,775.06 and 266,172.72 is: 399,253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,858.26 : 848,775.06 = 266,172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,858.26/848,775.06 = 266,172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,858.26x = 848,775.06 × 266,172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,858.26x = 225,920,766,388.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,920,766,388.36/565,858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,253.28

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