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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,145.60, 1,272,218.40 and 287,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,145.60, 1,272,218.40 and 287,180.10 is: 430,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,145.60 : 1,272,218.40 = 287,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,145.60/1,272,218.40 = 287,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,145.60x = 1,272,218.40 × 287,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,145.60x = 365,355,807,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,355,807,333.84/848,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,770.15

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