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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,161.36, 1,269,244.80 and 215,075.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,161.36, 1,269,244.80 and 215,075.17 is: 322,613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,161.36 : 1,269,244.80 = 215,075.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,161.36/1,269,244.80 = 215,075.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,161.36x = 1,269,244.80 × 215,075.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,161.36x = 272,983,041,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,983,041,131.62/846,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,613.46

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