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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,403.67, 1,271,105.10 and 216,317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,403.67, 1,271,105.10 and 216,317.28 is: 324,475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,403.67 : 1,271,105.10 = 216,317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,403.67/1,271,105.10 = 216,317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,403.67x = 1,271,105.10 × 216,317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,403.67x = 274,961,997,826.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,961,997,826.13/847,403.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,475.82

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