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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,788.22, 1,273,163.87 and 399,259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,788.22, 1,273,163.87 and 399,259.94 is: 598,881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,788.22 : 1,273,163.87 = 399,259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,788.22/1,273,163.87 = 399,259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,788.22x = 1,273,163.87 × 399,259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,788.22x = 508,323,324,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,323,324,978.70/848,788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,881.22

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