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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,377.95, 1,272,500.78 and 493,165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,377.95, 1,272,500.78 and 493,165.41 is: 739,709.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,377.95 : 1,272,500.78 = 493,165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,377.95/1,272,500.78 = 493,165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,377.95x = 1,272,500.78 × 493,165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,377.95x = 627,553,366,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,553,366,428.19/848,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,709.66

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