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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,272.03, 1,273,314.46 and 343,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,272.03, 1,273,314.46 and 343,163.20 is: 515,111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,272.03 : 1,273,314.46 = 343,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,272.03/1,273,314.46 = 343,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,272.03x = 1,273,314.46 × 343,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,272.03x = 436,954,657,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,954,657,352.63/848,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,111.47

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