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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,757.42, 1,272,345.17 and 582,643.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,757.42, 1,272,345.17 and 582,643.26 is: 873,421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,757.42 : 1,272,345.17 = 582,643.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,757.42/1,272,345.17 = 582,643.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,757.42x = 1,272,345.17 × 582,643.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,757.42x = 741,323,334,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,323,334,780.84/848,757.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,421.92

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