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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,835.81, 1,171,877.76 and 562,743.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,835.81, 1,171,877.76 and 562,743.36 is: 776,906.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,835.81 : 1,171,877.76 = 562,743.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,835.81/1,171,877.76 = 562,743.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,835.81x = 1,171,877.76 × 562,743.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,835.81x = 659,466,428,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,466,428,171.67/848,835.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,906.94

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