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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,271.40, 1,271,969.70 and 315,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,271.40, 1,271,969.70 and 315,518.20 is: 473,114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,271.40 : 1,271,969.70 = 315,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,271.40/1,271,969.70 = 315,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,271.40x = 1,271,969.70 × 315,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,271.40x = 401,329,590,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,329,590,198.54/848,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,114.61

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