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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,875.60, 1,272,521.94 and 582,761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,875.60, 1,272,521.94 and 582,761.44 is: 873,598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,875.60 : 1,272,521.94 = 582,761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,875.60/1,272,521.94 = 582,761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,875.60x = 1,272,521.94 × 582,761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,875.60x = 741,576,718,185.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,576,718,185.99/848,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,598.81

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