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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,280.80, 1,272,421.20 and 470,367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,280.80, 1,272,421.20 and 470,367.20 is: 705,550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,280.80 : 1,272,421.20 = 470,367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,280.80/1,272,421.20 = 470,367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,280.80x = 1,272,421.20 × 470,367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,280.80x = 598,505,197,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,505,197,064.64/848,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,550.80

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