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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,587.08, 1,269,887.74 and 215,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,587.08, 1,269,887.74 and 215,501 is: 323,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,587.08 : 1,269,887.74 = 215,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,587.08/1,269,887.74 = 215,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,587.08x = 1,269,887.74 × 215,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,587.08x = 273,662,077,857.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,662,077,857.74/846,587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,253.31

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