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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,939.45, 1,273,101.03 and 464,973.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,939.45, 1,273,101.03 and 464,973.53 is: 697,291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,939.45 : 1,273,101.03 = 464,973.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,939.45/1,273,101.03 = 464,973.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,939.45x = 1,273,101.03 × 464,973.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,939.45x = 591,958,273,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,958,273,600.23/848,939.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,291.52

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