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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,376.45, 1,272,498.53 and 493,163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,376.45, 1,272,498.53 and 493,163.91 is: 739,707.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,376.45 : 1,272,498.53 = 493,163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,376.45/1,272,498.53 = 493,163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,376.45x = 1,272,498.53 × 493,163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,376.45x = 627,550,348,058.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,550,348,058.23/848,376.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,707.41

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