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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,908.17, 1,267,348.32 and 205,217.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,908.17, 1,267,348.32 and 205,217.15 is: 307,822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,908.17 : 1,267,348.32 = 205,217.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,908.17/1,267,348.32 = 205,217.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,908.17x = 1,267,348.32 × 205,217.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,908.17x = 260,081,603,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,081,603,950.95/844,908.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,822.33

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