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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,991.69, 1,273,487.54 and 581,942.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,991.69, 1,273,487.54 and 581,942.61 is: 872,913.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,991.69 : 1,273,487.54 = 581,942.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,991.69/1,273,487.54 = 581,942.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,991.69x = 1,273,487.54 × 581,942.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,991.69x = 741,096,659,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,096,659,920.37/848,991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872,913.92

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