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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,252.33, 1,272,132.45 and 308,446.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,252.33, 1,272,132.45 and 308,446.05 is: 462,579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,252.33 : 1,272,132.45 = 308,446.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,252.33/1,272,132.45 = 308,446.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,252.33x = 1,272,132.45 × 308,446.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,252.33x = 392,384,229,279.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,384,229,279.32/848,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,579.61

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