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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,386.95, 1,272,514.28 and 493,174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,386.95, 1,272,514.28 and 493,174.41 is: 739,723.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,386.95 : 1,272,514.28 = 493,174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,386.95/1,272,514.28 = 493,174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,386.95x = 1,272,514.28 × 493,174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,386.95x = 627,571,476,789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,571,476,789.70/848,386.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,723.16

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