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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,790.75, 1,273,167.67 and 399,262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,790.75, 1,273,167.67 and 399,262.47 is: 598,885.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,790.75 : 1,273,167.67 = 399,262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,790.75/1,273,167.67 = 399,262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,790.75x = 1,273,167.67 × 399,262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,790.75x = 508,328,063,624.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,328,063,624.43/848,790.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,885.02

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