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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,269.82, 1,270,686.10 and 392,212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,269.82, 1,270,686.10 and 392,212.92 is: 587,524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,269.82 : 1,270,686.10 = 392,212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,269.82/1,270,686.10 = 392,212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,269.82x = 1,270,686.10 × 392,212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,269.82x = 498,379,505,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,379,505,684.41/848,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,524.74

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