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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,156.76, 1,272,231.90 and 217,069.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,156.76, 1,272,231.90 and 217,069.56 is: 325,603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,156.76 : 1,272,231.90 = 217,069.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,156.76/1,272,231.90 = 217,069.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,156.76x = 1,272,231.90 × 217,069.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,156.76x = 276,162,818,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,162,818,750.96/848,156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,603.51

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