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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,685.16, 1,273,073.10 and 217,604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,685.16, 1,273,073.10 and 217,604.44 is: 326,418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,685.16 : 1,273,073.10 = 217,604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,685.16/1,273,073.10 = 217,604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,685.16x = 1,273,073.10 × 217,604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,685.16x = 277,026,359,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,026,359,004.56/848,685.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,418.29

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