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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,540.52, 1,269,849.66 and 215,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,540.52, 1,269,849.66 and 215,459.80 is: 323,199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,540.52 : 1,269,849.66 = 215,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,540.52/1,269,849.66 = 215,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,540.52x = 1,269,849.66 × 215,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,540.52x = 273,601,553,773.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,601,553,773.67/846,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,199.60

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