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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,374.62, 1,266,564.54 and 204,675.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,374.62, 1,266,564.54 and 204,675.86 is: 307,014.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,374.62 : 1,266,564.54 = 204,675.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,374.62/1,266,564.54 = 204,675.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,374.62x = 1,266,564.54 × 204,675.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,374.62x = 259,235,186,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,235,186,470.00/844,374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,014.42

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