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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,583.94, 1,171,087.92 and 526,397.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,583.94, 1,171,087.92 and 526,397.84 is: 726,455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,583.94 : 1,171,087.92 = 526,397.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,583.94/1,171,087.92 = 526,397.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,583.94x = 1,171,087.92 × 526,397.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,583.94x = 616,458,151,538.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,458,151,538.09/848,583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,455.12

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