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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,708, 1,168,414.72 and 502,558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,708, 1,168,414.72 and 502,558.88 is: 693,506.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,708 : 1,168,414.72 = 502,558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,708/1,168,414.72 = 502,558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,708x = 1,168,414.72 × 502,558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,708x = 587,197,193,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,197,193,058.71/846,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,506.14

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