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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,793.75, 1,273,172.18 and 399,265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,793.75, 1,273,172.18 and 399,265.47 is: 598,889.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,793.75 : 1,273,172.18 = 399,265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,793.75/1,273,172.18 = 399,265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,793.75x = 1,273,172.18 × 399,265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,793.75x = 508,333,686,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,333,686,842.30/848,793.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,889.53

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