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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,066.34, 1,272,093.02 and 216,979.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,066.34, 1,272,093.02 and 216,979.14 is: 325,467.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,066.34 : 1,272,093.02 = 216,979.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,066.34/1,272,093.02 = 216,979.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,066.34x = 1,272,093.02 × 216,979.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,066.34x = 276,017,649,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,017,649,479.60/848,066.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,467.05

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