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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,828.39, 1,275,814.94 and 561,619.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,828.39, 1,275,814.94 and 561,619.62 is: 844,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,828.39 : 1,275,814.94 = 561,619.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,828.39/1,275,814.94 = 561,619.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,828.39x = 1,275,814.94 × 561,619.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,828.39x = 716,522,698,985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,522,698,985.03/848,828.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,131.41

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