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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,259.72, 938,981.34 and 266,243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,259.72, 938,981.34 and 266,243.88 is: 399,192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,259.72 : 938,981.34 = 266,243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,259.72/938,981.34 = 266,243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,259.72x = 938,981.34 × 266,243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,259.72x = 249,998,035,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,998,035,209.20/626,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,192.26

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