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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,560.19, 1,273,394.39 and 316,506.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,560.19, 1,273,394.39 and 316,506.83 is: 474,966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,560.19 : 1,273,394.39 = 316,506.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,560.19/1,273,394.39 = 316,506.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,560.19x = 1,273,394.39 × 316,506.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,560.19x = 403,038,013,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,038,013,769.18/848,560.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,966.92

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