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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,398.84, 1,272,569.10 and 217,318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,398.84, 1,272,569.10 and 217,318.12 is: 325,969.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,398.84 : 1,272,569.10 = 217,318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,398.84/1,272,569.10 = 217,318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,398.84x = 1,272,569.10 × 217,318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,398.84x = 276,552,324,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,552,324,382.09/848,398.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,969.71

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