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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,695.26, 1,273,042.89 and 404,115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,695.26, 1,273,042.89 and 404,115.42 is: 606,173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,695.26 : 1,273,042.89 = 404,115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,695.26/1,273,042.89 = 404,115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,695.26x = 1,273,042.89 × 404,115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,695.26x = 514,456,262,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,456,262,170.36/848,695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,173.13

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