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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,732.76, 1,165,731.20 and 505,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,732.76, 1,165,731.20 and 505,201 is: 697,177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,732.76 : 1,165,731.20 = 505,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,732.76/1,165,731.20 = 505,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,732.76x = 1,165,731.20 × 505,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,732.76x = 588,928,567,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,928,567,971.20/844,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,177.37

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