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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,382.40, 1,293,573.60 and 848,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,382.40, 1,293,573.60 and 848,385.60 is: 1,272,578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,382.40 : 1,293,573.60 = 848,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,382.40/1,293,573.60 = 848,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,382.40x = 1,293,573.60 × 848,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,382.40x = 1,097,449,214,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,449,214,780.16/862,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,578.40

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