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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,789.04, 1,273,744.44 and 399,638.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,789.04, 1,273,744.44 and 399,638.34 is: 599,721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,789.04 : 1,273,744.44 = 399,638.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,789.04/1,273,744.44 = 399,638.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,789.04x = 1,273,744.44 × 399,638.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,789.04x = 509,037,113,585.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,037,113,585.83/848,789.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,721.59

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