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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,479.10, 1,271,218.65 and 286,513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,479.10, 1,271,218.65 and 286,513.60 is: 429,770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,479.10 : 1,271,218.65 = 286,513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,479.10/1,271,218.65 = 286,513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,479.10x = 1,271,218.65 × 286,513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,479.10x = 364,221,431,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,221,431,798.64/847,479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,770.40

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