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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058,335.80, 1,587,503.70 and 848,383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058,335.80, 1,587,503.70 and 848,383.80 is: 1,272,575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058,335.80 : 1,587,503.70 = 848,383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058,335.80/1,587,503.70 = 848,383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058,335.80x = 1,587,503.70 × 848,383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058,335.80x = 1,346,812,421,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,812,421,520.06/1,058,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,575.70

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