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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,594.91, 1,268,381.43 and 205,899.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,594.91, 1,268,381.43 and 205,899.84 is: 308,847.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,594.91 : 1,268,381.43 = 205,899.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,594.91/1,268,381.43 = 205,899.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,594.91x = 1,268,381.43 × 205,899.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,594.91x = 261,159,533,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,159,533,495.97/845,594.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,847.10

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