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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,386.15, 1,293,579.23 and 848,389.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,386.15, 1,293,579.23 and 848,389.35 is: 1,272,584.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,386.15 : 1,293,579.23 = 848,389.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,386.15/1,293,579.23 = 848,389.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,386.15x = 1,293,579.23 × 848,389.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,386.15x = 1,097,458,837,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,458,837,871.25/862,386.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,584.03

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