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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,259.68, 1,270,501.96 and 505,858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,259.68, 1,270,501.96 and 505,858.08 is: 758,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,259.68 : 1,270,501.96 = 505,858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,259.68/1,270,501.96 = 505,858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,259.68x = 1,270,501.96 × 505,858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,259.68x = 642,693,682,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,693,682,121.84/847,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,555.73

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