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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,874.46, 1,273,671.72 and 399,585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,874.46, 1,273,671.72 and 399,585.34 is: 599,547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,874.46 : 1,273,671.72 = 399,585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,874.46/1,273,671.72 = 399,585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,874.46x = 1,273,671.72 × 399,585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,874.46x = 508,940,547,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,940,547,284.59/848,874.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,547.48

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