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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,081.76, 1,169,010.96 and 507,542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,081.76, 1,169,010.96 and 507,542.72 is: 700,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,081.76 : 1,169,010.96 = 507,542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,081.76/1,169,010.96 = 507,542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,081.76x = 1,169,010.96 × 507,542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,081.76x = 593,323,002,348.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,323,002,348.21/847,081.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,431.80

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