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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,197.72, 873,001.14 and 266,383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,197.72, 873,001.14 and 266,383.98 is: 399,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,197.72 : 873,001.14 = 266,383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,197.72/873,001.14 = 266,383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,197.72x = 873,001.14 × 266,383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,197.72x = 232,553,518,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,553,518,217.74/582,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,440.80

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