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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,309.89, 1,272,453.63 and 208,619.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,309.89, 1,272,453.63 and 208,619.15 is: 312,925.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,309.89 : 1,272,453.63 = 208,619.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,309.89/1,272,453.63 = 208,619.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,309.89x = 1,272,453.63 × 208,619.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,309.89x = 265,458,188,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,458,188,342.75/848,309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,925.96

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