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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,976, 1,273,463.98 and 217,889.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,976, 1,273,463.98 and 217,889.80 is: 326,834.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,976 : 1,273,463.98 = 217,889.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,976/1,273,463.98 = 217,889.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,976x = 1,273,463.98 × 217,889.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,976x = 277,474,811,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,474,811,909.40/848,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,834.69

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