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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,010.28, 1,272,002.46 and 216,918.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,010.28, 1,272,002.46 and 216,918.76 is: 325,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,010.28 : 1,272,002.46 = 216,918.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,010.28/1,272,002.46 = 216,918.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,010.28x = 1,272,002.46 × 216,918.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,010.28x = 275,921,196,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,921,196,340.15/848,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,374.82

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