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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,797.70, 1,273,178.06 and 399,269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,797.70, 1,273,178.06 and 399,269.41 is: 598,895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,797.70 : 1,273,178.06 = 399,269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,797.70/1,273,178.06 = 399,269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,797.70x = 1,273,178.06 × 399,269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,797.70x = 508,341,047,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,341,047,661.85/848,797.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,895.41

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