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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,900.96, 1,171,967.52 and 562,808.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,900.96, 1,171,967.52 and 562,808.55 is: 776,996.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,900.96 : 1,171,967.52 = 562,808.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,900.96/1,171,967.52 = 562,808.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,900.96x = 1,171,967.52 × 562,808.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,900.96x = 659,593,337,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,593,337,764.25/848,900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,996.81

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