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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,249.82, 1,169,716.95 and 561,665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,249.82, 1,169,716.95 and 561,665.34 is: 774,523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,249.82 : 1,169,716.95 = 561,665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,249.82/1,169,716.95 = 561,665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,249.82x = 1,169,716.95 × 561,665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,249.82x = 656,989,468,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,989,468,425.51/848,249.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,523.56

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