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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,797.26, 1,273,196.16 and 217,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,797.26, 1,273,196.16 and 217,711.08 is: 326,566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,797.26 : 1,273,196.16 = 217,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,797.26/1,273,196.16 = 217,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,797.26x = 1,273,196.16 × 217,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,797.26x = 277,188,911,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,188,911,045.45/848,797.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,566.69

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