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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,234.30, 1,270,851.45 and 286,260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,234.30, 1,270,851.45 and 286,260.70 is: 429,391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,234.30 : 1,270,851.45 = 286,260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,234.30/1,270,851.45 = 286,260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,234.30x = 1,270,851.45 × 286,260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,234.30x = 363,794,825,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,794,825,673.02/847,234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,391.05

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