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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,421.11, 1,269,651.15 and 206,730.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,421.11, 1,269,651.15 and 206,730.16 is: 310,099.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,421.11 : 1,269,651.15 = 206,730.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,421.11/1,269,651.15 = 206,730.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,421.11x = 1,269,651.15 × 206,730.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,421.11x = 262,475,181,628.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,475,181,628.13/846,421.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,099.99

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