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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,011.52, 1,272,076.16 and 286,856.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,011.52, 1,272,076.16 and 286,856.32 is: 430,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,011.52 : 1,272,076.16 = 286,856.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,011.52/1,272,076.16 = 286,856.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,011.52x = 1,272,076.16 × 286,856.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,011.52x = 364,903,086,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,903,086,017.33/848,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,304.40

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