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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,457.52, 1,271,186.28 and 216,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,457.52, 1,271,186.28 and 216,348.72 is: 324,523.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,457.52 : 1,271,186.28 = 216,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,457.52/1,271,186.28 = 216,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,457.52x = 1,271,186.28 × 216,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,457.52x = 275,019,524,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,019,524,559.56/847,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,523.08

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