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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,572.48, 1,266,858.71 and 213,486.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,572.48, 1,266,858.71 and 213,486.29 is: 320,229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,572.48 : 1,266,858.71 = 213,486.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,572.48/1,266,858.71 = 213,486.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,572.48x = 1,266,858.71 × 213,486.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,572.48x = 270,456,965,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,456,965,302.52/844,572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,229.43

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