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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,666.53, 1,171,712.69 and 526,849.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,666.53, 1,171,712.69 and 526,849.48 is: 727,395.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,666.53 : 1,171,712.69 = 526,849.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,666.53/1,171,712.69 = 526,849.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,666.53x = 1,171,712.69 × 526,849.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,666.53x = 617,316,221,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,316,221,435.90/848,666.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,395.51

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