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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,244.80, 1,270,867.20 and 286,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,244.80, 1,270,867.20 and 286,271.20 is: 429,406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,244.80 : 1,270,867.20 = 286,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,244.80/1,270,867.20 = 286,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,244.80x = 1,270,867.20 × 286,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,244.80x = 363,812,678,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,812,678,384.64/847,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,406.80

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