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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,864.74, 1,267,286.17 and 205,173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,864.74, 1,267,286.17 and 205,173.72 is: 307,757.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,864.74 : 1,267,286.17 = 205,173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,864.74/1,267,286.17 = 205,173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,864.74x = 1,267,286.17 × 205,173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,864.74x = 260,013,817,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,013,817,803.45/844,864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,757.92

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