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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,003.70, 1,272,005.55 and 599,171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,003.70, 1,272,005.55 and 599,171.70 is: 898,757.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,003.70 : 1,272,005.55 = 599,171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,003.70/1,272,005.55 = 599,171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,003.70x = 1,272,005.55 × 599,171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,003.70x = 762,149,727,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,149,727,802.94/848,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,757.55

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