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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,309.20, 1,272,463.80 and 823,733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,309.20, 1,272,463.80 and 823,733.20 is: 1,235,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,309.20 : 1,272,463.80 = 823,733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,309.20/1,272,463.80 = 823,733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,309.20x = 1,272,463.80 × 823,733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,309.20x = 1,048,170,677,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,170,677,858.16/848,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,599.80

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