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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,104.96, 1,252,044 and 266,158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,104.96, 1,252,044 and 266,158.68 is: 399,042.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,104.96 : 1,252,044 = 266,158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,104.96/1,252,044 = 266,158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,104.96x = 1,252,044 × 266,158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,104.96x = 333,242,378,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,242,378,341.92/835,104.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,042.51

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