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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,863.40, 1,272,857.70 and 316,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,863.40, 1,272,857.70 and 316,110.20 is: 474,002.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,863.40 : 1,272,857.70 = 316,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,863.40/1,272,857.70 = 316,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,863.40x = 1,272,857.70 × 316,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,863.40x = 402,363,302,118.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,363,302,118.54/848,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,002.42

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