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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,266.56, 1,358,691.84 and 848,897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,266.56, 1,358,691.84 and 848,897.28 is: 1,173,018.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,266.56 : 1,358,691.84 = 848,897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,266.56/1,358,691.84 = 848,897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,266.56x = 1,358,691.84 × 848,897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,266.56x = 1,153,389,807,334.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,389,807,334.20/983,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,018.44

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