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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,214.47, 1,272,320.89 and 217,127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,214.47, 1,272,320.89 and 217,127.27 is: 325,690.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,214.47 : 1,272,320.89 = 217,127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,214.47/1,272,320.89 = 217,127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,214.47x = 1,272,320.89 × 217,127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,214.47x = 276,255,557,686.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,255,557,686.05/848,214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,690.69

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