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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,417.55, 1,271,128.37 and 207,724.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,417.55, 1,271,128.37 and 207,724.15 is: 311,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,417.55 : 1,271,128.37 = 207,724.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,417.55/1,271,128.37 = 207,724.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,417.55x = 1,271,128.37 × 207,724.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,417.55x = 264,044,054,183.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,044,054,183.55/847,417.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,586.72

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