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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,869.12, 1,271,842.56 and 599,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,869.12, 1,271,842.56 and 599,659.20 is: 899,516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,869.12 : 1,271,842.56 = 599,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,869.12/1,271,842.56 = 599,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,869.12x = 1,271,842.56 × 599,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,869.12x = 762,672,092,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,672,092,055.55/847,869.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,516.30

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