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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,648.08, 1,272,877.08 and 217,576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,648.08, 1,272,877.08 and 217,576.72 is: 326,340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,648.08 : 1,272,877.08 = 217,576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,648.08/1,272,877.08 = 217,576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,648.08x = 1,272,877.08 × 217,576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,648.08x = 276,948,420,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,948,420,029.58/848,648.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,340.71

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