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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,279.40, 1,271,981.70 and 315,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,279.40, 1,271,981.70 and 315,526.20 is: 473,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,279.40 : 1,271,981.70 = 315,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,279.40/1,271,981.70 = 315,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,279.40x = 1,271,981.70 × 315,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,279.40x = 401,343,552,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,343,552,270.54/848,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,126.60

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