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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,558.13, 1,271,996.41 and 398,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,558.13, 1,271,996.41 and 398,473.30 is: 597,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,558.13 : 1,271,996.41 = 398,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,558.13/1,271,996.41 = 398,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,558.13x = 1,271,996.41 × 398,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,558.13x = 506,856,604,844.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,856,604,844.31/848,558.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,315.13

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