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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,777.90, 1,273,727.70 and 399,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,777.90, 1,273,727.70 and 399,627.20 is: 599,704.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,777.90 : 1,273,727.70 = 399,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,777.90/1,273,727.70 = 399,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,777.90x = 1,273,727.70 × 399,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,777.90x = 509,016,234,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,016,234,313.44/848,777.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,704.86

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