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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,133.40, 1,272,200.10 and 428,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,133.40, 1,272,200.10 and 428,229.40 is: 642,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,133.40 : 1,272,200.10 = 428,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,133.40/1,272,200.10 = 428,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,133.40x = 1,272,200.10 × 428,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,133.40x = 544,793,485,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,793,485,502.94/848,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,344.10

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