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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,996.50, 1,166,095.17 and 487,300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,996.50, 1,166,095.17 and 487,300.50 is: 672,474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,996.50 : 1,166,095.17 = 487,300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,996.50/1,166,095.17 = 487,300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,996.50x = 1,166,095.17 × 487,300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,996.50x = 568,238,759,388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,238,759,388.59/844,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,474.69

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