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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,843.80, 1,255,265.70 and 268,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,843.80, 1,255,265.70 and 268,223.80 is: 402,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,843.80 : 1,255,265.70 = 268,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,843.80/1,255,265.70 = 268,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,843.80x = 1,255,265.70 × 268,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,843.80x = 336,692,136,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,692,136,063.66/836,843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,335.70

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