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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,912.72, 1,253,705.86 and 267,141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,912.72, 1,253,705.86 and 267,141.25 is: 400,659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,912.72 : 1,253,705.86 = 267,141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,912.72/1,253,705.86 = 267,141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,912.72x = 1,253,705.86 × 267,141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,912.72x = 334,916,550,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,916,550,572.73/835,912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,659.71

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