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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,372.70, 1,272,492.90 and 493,160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,372.70, 1,272,492.90 and 493,160.16 is: 739,701.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,372.70 : 1,272,492.90 = 493,160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,372.70/1,272,492.90 = 493,160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,372.70x = 1,272,492.90 × 493,160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,372.70x = 627,542,802,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,542,802,162.86/848,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,701.79

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