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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,203.28, 898,977.72 and 266,701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,203.28, 898,977.72 and 266,701.52 is: 400,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,203.28 : 898,977.72 = 266,701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,203.28/898,977.72 = 266,701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,203.28x = 898,977.72 × 266,701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,203.28x = 239,758,724,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,758,724,370.13/599,203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,129.19

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