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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,110.40, 1,272,165.60 and 428,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,110.40, 1,272,165.60 and 428,206.40 is: 642,309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,110.40 : 1,272,165.60 = 428,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,110.40/1,272,165.60 = 428,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,110.40x = 1,272,165.60 × 428,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,110.40x = 544,749,451,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,749,451,779.84/848,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,309.60

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