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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,539.02, 1,269,847.41 and 215,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,539.02, 1,269,847.41 and 215,458.30 is: 323,197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,539.02 : 1,269,847.41 = 215,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,539.02/1,269,847.41 = 215,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,539.02x = 1,269,847.41 × 215,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,539.02x = 273,599,164,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,599,164,218.00/846,539.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,197.35

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