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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,428.76, 1,271,925.52 and 368,295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,428.76, 1,271,925.52 and 368,295.72 is: 552,132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,428.76 : 1,271,925.52 = 368,295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,428.76/1,271,925.52 = 368,295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,428.76x = 1,271,925.52 × 368,295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,428.76x = 468,444,725,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,444,725,174.77/848,428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,132.07

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