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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,502.72, 932,254.56 and 266,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,502.72, 932,254.56 and 266,286.40 is: 399,429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,502.72 : 932,254.56 = 266,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,502.72/932,254.56 = 266,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,502.72x = 932,254.56 × 266,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,502.72x = 248,246,710,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,246,710,665.98/621,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,429.81

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