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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,247.67, 1,257,359.22 and 207,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,247.67, 1,257,359.22 and 207,161.46 is: 310,739.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,247.67 : 1,257,359.22 = 207,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,247.67/1,257,359.22 = 207,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,247.67x = 1,257,359.22 × 207,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,247.67x = 260,476,371,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,476,371,759.66/838,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,739.15

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