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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,265.54, 1,272,813.39 and 399,031.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,265.54, 1,272,813.39 and 399,031.74 is: 598,742.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,265.54 : 1,272,813.39 = 399,031.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,265.54/1,272,813.39 = 399,031.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,265.54x = 1,272,813.39 × 399,031.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,265.54x = 507,892,941,707.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,892,941,707.00/848,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,742.87

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