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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,064.22, 1,272,089.84 and 216,977.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,064.22, 1,272,089.84 and 216,977.02 is: 325,463.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,064.22 : 1,272,089.84 = 216,977.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,064.22/1,272,089.84 = 216,977.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,064.22x = 1,272,089.84 × 216,977.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,064.22x = 276,014,256,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,014,256,837.47/848,064.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,463.86

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