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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,627.92, 1,272,949.14 and 217,547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,627.92, 1,272,949.14 and 217,547.20 is: 326,322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,627.92 : 1,272,949.14 = 217,547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,627.92/1,272,949.14 = 217,547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,627.92x = 1,272,949.14 × 217,547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,627.92x = 276,926,521,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,926,521,149.41/848,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,322.66

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