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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,329.56, 1,273,077.60 and 316,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,329.56, 1,273,077.60 and 316,276.20 is: 474,631.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,329.56 : 1,273,077.60 = 316,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,329.56/1,273,077.60 = 316,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,329.56x = 1,273,077.60 × 316,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,329.56x = 402,644,145,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,644,145,633.12/848,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,631.75

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