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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,802.70, 1,273,204.46 and 217,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,802.70, 1,273,204.46 and 217,716.72 is: 326,575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,802.70 : 1,273,204.46 = 217,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,802.70/1,273,204.46 = 217,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,802.70x = 1,273,204.46 × 217,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,802.70x = 277,197,898,920.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,197,898,920.57/848,802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,575.19

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