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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,807.08, 1,273,211.02 and 217,721.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,807.08, 1,273,211.02 and 217,721.10 is: 326,581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,807.08 : 1,273,211.02 = 217,721.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,807.08/1,273,211.02 = 217,721.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,807.08x = 1,273,211.02 × 217,721.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,807.08x = 277,204,903,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,204,903,806.52/848,807.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,581.75

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