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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,227.10, 1,270,840.65 and 286,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,227.10, 1,270,840.65 and 286,261.60 is: 429,392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,227.10 : 1,270,840.65 = 286,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,227.10/1,270,840.65 = 286,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,227.10x = 1,270,840.65 × 286,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,227.10x = 363,792,877,814.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,792,877,814.04/847,227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,392.40

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