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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,987.19, 1,273,480.79 and 581,938.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,987.19, 1,273,480.79 and 581,938.11 is: 872,907.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,987.19 : 1,273,480.79 = 581,938.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,987.19/1,273,480.79 = 581,938.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,987.19x = 1,273,480.79 × 581,938.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,987.19x = 741,087,001,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,087,001,144.22/848,987.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872,907.17

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