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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,031.20, 1,271,256.24 and 286,673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,031.20, 1,271,256.24 and 286,673.12 is: 429,742.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,031.20 : 1,271,256.24 = 286,673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,031.20/1,271,256.24 = 286,673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,031.20x = 1,271,256.24 × 286,673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,031.20x = 364,434,992,640.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,434,992,640.27/848,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,742.43

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