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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,963.89, 1,267,427.85 and 205,270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,963.89, 1,267,427.85 and 205,270.64 is: 307,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,963.89 : 1,267,427.85 = 205,270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,963.89/1,267,427.85 = 205,270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,963.89x = 1,267,427.85 × 205,270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,963.89x = 260,165,725,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,165,725,923.32/844,963.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,901.59

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