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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,285.44, 1,272,428.40 and 398,676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,285.44, 1,272,428.40 and 398,676.16 is: 598,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,285.44 : 1,272,428.40 = 398,676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,285.44/1,272,428.40 = 398,676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,285.44x = 1,272,428.40 × 398,676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,285.44x = 507,286,868,386.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,286,868,386.94/848,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,014.35

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