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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,910.66, 1,273,411.35 and 217,829.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,910.66, 1,273,411.35 and 217,829.94 is: 326,756.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,910.66 : 1,273,411.35 = 217,829.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,910.66/1,273,411.35 = 217,829.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,910.66x = 1,273,411.35 × 217,829.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,910.66x = 277,387,117,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,387,117,965.82/848,910.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,756.55

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