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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,068.34, 1,272,096.02 and 216,981.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,068.34, 1,272,096.02 and 216,981.14 is: 325,470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,068.34 : 1,272,096.02 = 216,981.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,068.34/1,272,096.02 = 216,981.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,068.34x = 1,272,096.02 × 216,981.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,068.34x = 276,020,844,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,020,844,609.06/848,068.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,470.05

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