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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,779.40, 1,273,729.95 and 399,628.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,779.40, 1,273,729.95 and 399,628.70 is: 599,707.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,779.40 : 1,273,729.95 = 399,628.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,779.40/1,273,729.95 = 399,628.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,779.40x = 1,273,729.95 × 399,628.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,779.40x = 509,019,044,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,019,044,069.57/848,779.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,707.11

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