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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,299.69, 1,252,971.08 and 266,680.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,299.69, 1,252,971.08 and 266,680.23 is: 400,027.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,299.69 : 1,252,971.08 = 266,680.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,299.69/1,252,971.08 = 266,680.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,299.69x = 1,252,971.08 × 266,680.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,299.69x = 334,142,614,464.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,142,614,464.35/835,299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,027.22

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