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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,904.46, 1,171,972.35 and 562,812.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,904.46, 1,171,972.35 and 562,812.05 is: 777,001.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,904.46 : 1,171,972.35 = 562,812.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,904.46/1,171,972.35 = 562,812.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,904.46x = 1,171,972.35 × 562,812.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,904.46x = 659,600,160,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,600,160,846.82/848,904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,001.64

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