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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,024.62, 1,272,016.92 and 208,327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,024.62, 1,272,016.92 and 208,327.33 is: 312,486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,024.62 : 1,272,016.92 = 208,327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,024.62/1,272,016.92 = 208,327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,024.62x = 1,272,016.92 × 208,327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,024.62x = 264,995,888,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,995,888,658.42/848,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,486.08

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