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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,909.16, 1,273,409.10 and 217,828.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,909.16, 1,273,409.10 and 217,828.44 is: 326,754.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,909.16 : 1,273,409.10 = 217,828.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,909.16/1,273,409.10 = 217,828.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,909.16x = 1,273,409.10 × 217,828.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,909.16x = 277,384,717,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,384,717,734.80/848,909.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,754.30

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