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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,223.46, 1,252,221.75 and 266,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,223.46, 1,252,221.75 and 266,277.30 is: 399,220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,223.46 : 1,252,221.75 = 266,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,223.46/1,252,221.75 = 266,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,223.46x = 1,252,221.75 × 266,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,223.46x = 333,438,226,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,438,226,591.28/835,223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,220.38

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