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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,804.27, 1,171,834.29 and 562,711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,804.27, 1,171,834.29 and 562,711.86 is: 776,863.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,804.27 : 1,171,834.29 = 562,711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,804.27/1,171,834.29 = 562,711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,804.27x = 1,171,834.29 × 562,711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,804.27x = 659,405,052,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,405,052,937.68/848,804.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,863.50

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