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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,961.03, 1,273,279.04 and 329,636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,961.03, 1,273,279.04 and 329,636.24 is: 494,391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,961.03 : 1,273,279.04 = 329,636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,961.03/1,273,279.04 = 329,636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,961.03x = 1,273,279.04 × 329,636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,961.03x = 419,718,915,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,718,915,216.41/848,961.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,391.26

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