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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,966.64, 1,267,431.98 and 205,273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,966.64, 1,267,431.98 and 205,273.38 is: 307,905.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,966.64 : 1,267,431.98 = 205,273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,966.64/1,267,431.98 = 205,273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,966.64x = 1,267,431.98 × 205,273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,966.64x = 260,170,045,428.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,170,045,428.33/844,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,905.70

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