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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,383.20, 1,272,508.65 and 493,170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,383.20, 1,272,508.65 and 493,170.66 is: 739,717.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,383.20 : 1,272,508.65 = 493,170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,383.20/1,272,508.65 = 493,170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,383.20x = 1,272,508.65 × 493,170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,383.20x = 627,563,930,776.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,563,930,776.21/848,383.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,717.54

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