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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,115.40, 1,272,173.10 and 428,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,115.40, 1,272,173.10 and 428,211.40 is: 642,317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,115.40 : 1,272,173.10 = 428,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,115.40/1,272,173.10 = 428,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,115.40x = 1,272,173.10 × 428,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,115.40x = 544,759,024,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,759,024,193.34/848,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,317.10

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