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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,276.80, 1,272,026.40 and 374,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,276.80, 1,272,026.40 and 374,718.40 is: 561,905.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,276.80 : 1,272,026.40 = 374,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,276.80/1,272,026.40 = 374,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,276.80x = 1,272,026.40 × 374,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,276.80x = 476,651,697,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,651,697,365.76/848,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,905.85

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