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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,999.60, 1,273,462.95 and 288,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,999.60, 1,273,462.95 and 288,034.10 is: 432,038.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,999.60 : 1,273,462.95 = 288,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,999.60/1,273,462.95 = 288,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,999.60x = 1,273,462.95 × 288,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,999.60x = 366,800,754,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,800,754,686.60/848,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,038.78

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