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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,000.20, 1,272,000.30 and 599,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,000.20, 1,272,000.30 and 599,168.20 is: 898,752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,000.20 : 1,272,000.30 = 599,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,000.20/1,272,000.30 = 599,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,000.20x = 1,272,000.30 × 599,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,000.20x = 762,142,130,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,142,130,150.46/848,000.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,752.30

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