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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,336.44, 1,271,003.64 and 216,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,336.44, 1,271,003.64 and 216,250.32 is: 324,375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,336.44 : 1,271,003.64 = 216,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,336.44/1,271,003.64 = 216,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,336.44x = 1,271,003.64 × 216,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,336.44x = 274,854,943,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,854,943,871.17/847,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,375.22

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