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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,227.80, 1,272,341.70 and 470,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,227.80, 1,272,341.70 and 470,314.20 is: 705,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,227.80 : 1,272,341.70 = 470,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,227.80/1,272,341.70 = 470,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,227.80x = 1,272,341.70 × 470,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,227.80x = 598,400,368,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,400,368,762.14/848,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,471.30

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