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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,849.45, 1,273,262.90 and 209,160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,849.45, 1,273,262.90 and 209,160.84 is: 313,738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,849.45 : 1,273,262.90 = 209,160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,849.45/1,273,262.90 = 209,160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,849.45x = 1,273,262.90 × 209,160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,849.45x = 266,316,737,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,316,737,704.84/848,849.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,738.48

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