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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,148.86, 1,266,226.28 and 204,453.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,148.86, 1,266,226.28 and 204,453.03 is: 306,680.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,148.86 : 1,266,226.28 = 204,453.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,148.86/1,266,226.28 = 204,453.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,148.86x = 1,266,226.28 × 204,453.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,148.86x = 258,883,799,611.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,883,799,611.63/844,148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,680.27

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