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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,275.31, 1,269,421.20 and 215,189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,275.31, 1,269,421.20 and 215,189.19 is: 322,785.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,275.31 : 1,269,421.20 = 215,189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,275.31/1,269,421.20 = 215,189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,275.31x = 1,269,421.20 × 215,189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,275.31x = 273,165,719,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,165,719,796.83/846,275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,785.88

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