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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,066.96, 1,272,376.56 and 398,832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,066.96, 1,272,376.56 and 398,832.56 is: 598,378.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,066.96 : 1,272,376.56 = 398,832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,066.96/1,272,376.56 = 398,832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,066.96x = 1,272,376.56 × 398,832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,066.96x = 507,465,200,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,465,200,708.79/848,066.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,378.69

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