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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,394.20, 1,272,525.10 and 493,181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,394.20, 1,272,525.10 and 493,181.64 is: 739,733.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,394.20 : 1,272,525.10 = 493,181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,394.20/1,272,525.10 = 493,181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,394.20x = 1,272,525.10 × 493,181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,394.20x = 627,586,015,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,586,015,759.16/848,394.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,733.98

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