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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,147.34, 1,272,651.52 and 564,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,147.34, 1,272,651.52 and 564,035.52 is: 846,339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,147.34 : 1,272,651.52 = 564,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,147.34/1,272,651.52 = 564,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,147.34x = 1,272,651.52 × 564,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,147.34x = 717,820,661,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,820,661,861.99/848,147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846,339.58

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