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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,795.64, 1,273,174.97 and 399,267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,795.64, 1,273,174.97 and 399,267.34 is: 598,892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,795.64 : 1,273,174.97 = 399,267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,795.64/1,273,174.97 = 399,267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,795.64x = 1,273,174.97 × 399,267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,795.64x = 508,337,183,221.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,337,183,221.61/848,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,892.31

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