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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,020.61, 1,272,010.94 and 208,323.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,020.61, 1,272,010.94 and 208,323.33 is: 312,480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,020.61 : 1,272,010.94 = 208,323.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,020.61/1,272,010.94 = 208,323.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,020.61x = 1,272,010.94 × 208,323.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,020.61x = 264,989,553,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,989,553,775.61/848,020.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,480.09

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