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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,710, 1,168,417.48 and 502,560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,710, 1,168,417.48 and 502,560.88 is: 693,508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,710 : 1,168,417.48 = 502,560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,710/1,168,417.48 = 502,560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,710x = 1,168,417.48 × 502,560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,710x = 587,200,916,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,200,916,956.18/846,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,508.90

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