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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,320.34, 1,272,447.30 and 287,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,320.34, 1,272,447.30 and 287,354.84 is: 431,021.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,320.34 : 1,272,447.30 = 287,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,320.34/1,272,447.30 = 287,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,320.34x = 1,272,447.30 × 287,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,320.34x = 365,643,890,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,643,890,299.93/848,320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,021.01

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