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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,003.20, 1,272,004.80 and 599,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,003.20, 1,272,004.80 and 599,171.20 is: 898,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,003.20 : 1,272,004.80 = 599,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,003.20/1,272,004.80 = 599,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,003.20x = 1,272,004.80 × 599,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,003.20x = 762,148,642,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,148,642,421.76/848,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,756.80

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