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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,995.30, 1,166,068.98 and 496,129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,995.30, 1,166,068.98 and 496,129.83 is: 684,644.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,995.30 : 1,166,068.98 = 496,129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,995.30/1,166,068.98 = 496,129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,995.30x = 1,166,068.98 × 496,129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,995.30x = 578,521,604,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,521,604,815.67/844,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,644.76

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