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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,344.95, 1,272,517.43 and 488,146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,344.95, 1,272,517.43 and 488,146.05 is: 732,219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,344.95 : 1,272,517.43 = 488,146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,344.95/1,272,517.43 = 488,146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,344.95x = 1,272,517.43 × 488,146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,344.95x = 621,174,354,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,174,354,569.92/848,344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,219.08

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