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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,562.13, 1,272,002.41 and 398,477.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,562.13, 1,272,002.41 and 398,477.31 is: 597,321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,562.13 : 1,272,002.41 = 398,477.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,562.13/1,272,002.41 = 398,477.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,562.13x = 1,272,002.41 × 398,477.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,562.13x = 506,864,098,650.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,864,098,650.32/848,562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,321.14

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