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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,134.54, 1,270,374.90 and 398,181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,134.54, 1,270,374.90 and 398,181.16 is: 596,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,134.54 : 1,270,374.90 = 398,181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,134.54/1,270,374.90 = 398,181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,134.54x = 1,270,374.90 × 398,181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,134.54x = 505,839,351,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,839,351,316.88/848,134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,414.04

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