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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,791.64, 1,273,168.96 and 399,263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,791.64, 1,273,168.96 and 399,263.33 is: 598,886.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,791.64 : 1,273,168.96 = 399,263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,791.64/1,273,168.96 = 399,263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,791.64x = 1,273,168.96 × 399,263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,791.64x = 508,329,678,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,329,678,622.24/848,791.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,886.29

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