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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,998.02, 1,171,510.92 and 573,954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,998.02, 1,171,510.92 and 573,954.42 is: 791,985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,998.02 : 1,171,510.92 = 573,954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,998.02/1,171,510.92 = 573,954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,998.02x = 1,171,510.92 × 573,954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,998.02x = 672,393,870,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,393,870,612.27/848,998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,985.20

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