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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,789.64, 1,273,165.97 and 399,261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,789.64, 1,273,165.97 and 399,261.33 is: 598,883.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,789.64 : 1,273,165.97 = 399,261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,789.64/1,273,165.97 = 399,261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,789.64x = 1,273,165.97 × 399,261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,789.64x = 508,325,936,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,325,936,496.63/848,789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,883.30

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