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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,132.54, 1,270,371.90 and 398,179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,132.54, 1,270,371.90 and 398,179.16 is: 596,411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,132.54 : 1,270,371.90 = 398,179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,132.54/1,270,371.90 = 398,179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,132.54x = 1,270,371.90 × 398,179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,132.54x = 505,835,616,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,835,616,029.60/848,132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,411.05

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