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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,377.45, 1,272,500.02 and 493,164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,377.45, 1,272,500.02 and 493,164.91 is: 739,708.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,377.45 : 1,272,500.02 = 493,164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,377.45/1,272,500.02 = 493,164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,377.45x = 1,272,500.02 × 493,164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,377.45x = 627,552,357,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,552,357,838.30/848,377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,708.91

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