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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,003.80, 1,272,005.70 and 842,098.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,003.80, 1,272,005.70 and 842,098.90 is: 1,263,148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,003.80 : 1,272,005.70 = 842,098.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,003.80/1,272,005.70 = 842,098.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,003.80x = 1,272,005.70 × 842,098.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,003.80x = 1,071,154,600,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,154,600,763.73/848,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,148.35

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