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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,326.60, 1,272,394.14 and 217,245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,326.60, 1,272,394.14 and 217,245.16 is: 325,843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,326.60 : 1,272,394.14 = 217,245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,326.60/1,272,394.14 = 217,245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,326.60x = 1,272,394.14 × 217,245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,326.60x = 276,421,468,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,421,468,527.36/848,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,843.22

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