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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,370.40, 1,293,555.60 and 848,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,370.40, 1,293,555.60 and 848,373.60 is: 1,272,560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,370.40 : 1,293,555.60 = 848,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,370.40/1,293,555.60 = 848,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,370.40x = 1,293,555.60 × 848,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,370.40x = 1,097,418,421,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,418,421,172.16/862,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,560.40

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