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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,874.60, 1,272,520.44 and 582,760.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,874.60, 1,272,520.44 and 582,760.44 is: 873,597.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,874.60 : 1,272,520.44 = 582,760.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,874.60/1,272,520.44 = 582,760.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,874.60x = 1,272,520.44 × 582,760.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,874.60x = 741,574,571,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,574,571,523.39/848,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,597.32

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