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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,791.75, 1,273,169.17 and 399,263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,791.75, 1,273,169.17 and 399,263.47 is: 598,886.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,791.75 : 1,273,169.17 = 399,263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,791.75/1,273,169.17 = 399,263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,791.75x = 1,273,169.17 × 399,263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,791.75x = 508,329,940,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,329,940,711.22/848,791.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,886.52

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