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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,864.26, 848,784.06 and 266,178.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,864.26, 848,784.06 and 266,178.73 is: 399,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,864.26 : 848,784.06 = 266,178.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,864.26/848,784.06 = 266,178.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,864.26x = 848,784.06 × 266,178.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,864.26x = 225,928,263,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,928,263,135.04/565,864.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,262.30

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