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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,258.80, 1,270,888.20 and 286,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,258.80, 1,270,888.20 and 286,285.20 is: 429,427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,258.80 : 1,270,888.20 = 286,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,258.80/1,270,888.20 = 286,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,258.80x = 1,270,888.20 × 286,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,258.80x = 363,836,482,514.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,836,482,514.64/847,258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,427.80

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