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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,475.40, 897,713.10 and 266,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,475.40, 897,713.10 and 266,051.40 is: 399,077.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,475.40 : 897,713.10 = 266,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,475.40/897,713.10 = 266,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,475.40x = 897,713.10 × 266,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,475.40x = 238,837,827,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,837,827,053.34/598,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,077.10

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