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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,203.73, 1,271,997.51 and 464,236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,203.73, 1,271,997.51 and 464,236.39 is: 696,185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,203.73 : 1,271,997.51 = 464,236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,203.73/1,271,997.51 = 464,236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,203.73x = 1,271,997.51 × 464,236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,203.73x = 590,507,535,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,507,535,897.49/848,203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,185.97

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