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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,764.17, 1,272,355.29 and 582,650.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,764.17, 1,272,355.29 and 582,650.01 is: 873,432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,764.17 : 1,272,355.29 = 582,650.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,764.17/1,272,355.29 = 582,650.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,764.17x = 1,272,355.29 × 582,650.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,764.17x = 741,337,822,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,337,822,442.05/848,764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,432.04

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