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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,799.32, 1,273,198.98 and 399,240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,799.32, 1,273,198.98 and 399,240.68 is: 598,861.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,799.32 : 1,273,198.98 = 399,240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,799.32/1,273,198.98 = 399,240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,799.32x = 1,273,198.98 × 399,240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,799.32x = 508,312,826,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,312,826,550.51/848,799.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,861.02

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