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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,862.26, 1,265,632.10 and 252,886.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,862.26, 1,265,632.10 and 252,886.26 is: 379,281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,862.26 : 1,265,632.10 = 252,886.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,862.26/1,265,632.10 = 252,886.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,862.26x = 1,265,632.10 × 252,886.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,862.26x = 320,060,968,304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,060,968,304.95/843,862.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,281.06

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