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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,684.16, 1,273,071.60 and 217,603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,684.16, 1,273,071.60 and 217,603.44 is: 326,416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,684.16 : 1,273,071.60 = 217,603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,684.16/1,273,071.60 = 217,603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,684.16x = 1,273,071.60 × 217,603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,684.16x = 277,024,759,526.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,024,759,526.30/848,684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,416.79

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