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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,008.20, 1,272,012.30 and 599,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,008.20, 1,272,012.30 and 599,176.20 is: 898,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,008.20 : 1,272,012.30 = 599,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,008.20/1,272,012.30 = 599,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,008.20x = 1,272,012.30 × 599,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,008.20x = 762,159,496,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,159,496,267.26/848,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,764.30

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