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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,002.80, 1,272,004.20 and 842,097.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,002.80, 1,272,004.20 and 842,097.90 is: 1,263,146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,002.80 : 1,272,004.20 = 842,097.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,002.80/1,272,004.20 = 842,097.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,002.80x = 1,272,004.20 × 842,097.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,002.80x = 1,071,152,065,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,152,065,611.18/848,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,146.85

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