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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,447.95, 1,268,161.12 and 205,752.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,447.95, 1,268,161.12 and 205,752.79 is: 308,626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,447.95 : 1,268,161.12 = 205,752.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,447.95/1,268,161.12 = 205,752.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,447.95x = 1,268,161.12 × 205,752.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,447.95x = 260,927,688,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,927,688,609.53/845,447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,626.56

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