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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,335.44, 1,271,002.14 and 216,249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,335.44, 1,271,002.14 and 216,249.32 is: 324,373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,335.44 : 1,271,002.14 = 216,249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,335.44/1,271,002.14 = 216,249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,335.44x = 1,271,002.14 × 216,249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,335.44x = 274,853,348,493.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,853,348,493.55/847,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,373.72

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