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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,234.08, 1,264,667.92 and 266,902.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,234.08, 1,264,667.92 and 266,902.16 is: 400,295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,234.08 : 1,264,667.92 = 266,902.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,234.08/1,264,667.92 = 266,902.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,234.08x = 1,264,667.92 × 266,902.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,234.08x = 337,542,599,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,542,599,530.71/843,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,295.25

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