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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,902.46, 1,171,969.59 and 562,810.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,902.46, 1,171,969.59 and 562,810.05 is: 776,998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,902.46 : 1,171,969.59 = 562,810.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,902.46/1,171,969.59 = 562,810.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,902.46x = 1,171,969.59 × 562,810.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,902.46x = 659,596,263,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,596,263,546.38/848,902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,998.88

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