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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,863.30, 1,267,284.02 and 205,172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,863.30, 1,267,284.02 and 205,172.28 is: 307,755.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,863.30 : 1,267,284.02 = 205,172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,863.30/1,267,284.02 = 205,172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,863.30x = 1,267,284.02 × 205,172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,863.30x = 260,011,550,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,011,550,765.10/844,863.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,755.76

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