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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,068.62, 1,266,106.18 and 204,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,068.62, 1,266,106.18 and 204,371.30 is: 306,557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,068.62 : 1,266,106.18 = 204,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,068.62/1,266,106.18 = 204,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,068.62x = 1,266,106.18 × 204,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,068.62x = 258,755,759,103.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,755,759,103.18/844,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,557.73

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