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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,901.46, 1,171,968.21 and 562,809.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,901.46, 1,171,968.21 and 562,809.05 is: 776,997.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,901.46 : 1,171,968.21 = 562,809.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,901.46/1,171,968.21 = 562,809.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,901.46x = 1,171,968.21 × 562,809.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,901.46x = 659,594,312,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,594,312,086.26/848,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,997.50

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