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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,162.97, 1,252,814.72 and 266,625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,162.97, 1,252,814.72 and 266,625.18 is: 399,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,162.97 : 1,252,814.72 = 266,625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,162.97/1,252,814.72 = 266,625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,162.97x = 1,252,814.72 × 266,625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,162.97x = 334,031,948,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,031,948,893.52/835,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,960.20

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