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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,309.39, 1,272,452.88 and 208,618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,309.39, 1,272,452.88 and 208,618.64 is: 312,925.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,309.39 : 1,272,452.88 = 208,618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,309.39/1,272,452.88 = 208,618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,309.39x = 1,272,452.88 × 208,618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,309.39x = 265,457,394,465.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,457,394,465.51/848,309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,925.21

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