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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,301.38, 1,272,440.94 and 208,610.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,301.38, 1,272,440.94 and 208,610.63 is: 312,913.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,301.38 : 1,272,440.94 = 208,610.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,301.38/1,272,440.94 = 208,610.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,301.38x = 1,272,440.94 × 208,610.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,301.38x = 265,444,699,768.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,444,699,768.99/848,301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,913.20

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