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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,994.39, 975,331.59 and 266,028.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,994.39, 975,331.59 and 266,028.26 is: 399,181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,994.39 : 975,331.59 = 266,028.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,994.39/975,331.59 = 266,028.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,994.39x = 975,331.59 × 266,028.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,994.39x = 259,465,765,810.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,465,765,810.73/649,994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,181.55

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