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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,038.50, 1,269,092.31 and 214,968.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,038.50, 1,269,092.31 and 214,968.58 is: 322,461.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,038.50 : 1,269,092.31 = 214,968.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,038.50/1,269,092.31 = 214,968.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,038.50x = 1,269,092.31 × 214,968.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,038.50x = 272,814,971,769.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,814,971,769.62/846,038.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,461.65

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