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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,792.97, 1,253,869.47 and 259,404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,792.97, 1,253,869.47 and 259,404.26 is: 389,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,792.97 : 1,253,869.47 = 259,404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,792.97/1,253,869.47 = 259,404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,792.97x = 1,253,869.47 × 259,404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,792.97x = 325,259,075,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,259,075,732.60/835,792.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,162.26

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