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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,317.78, 1,270,977.89 and 595,723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,317.78, 1,270,977.89 and 595,723.68 is: 893,586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,317.78 : 1,270,977.89 = 595,723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,317.78/1,270,977.89 = 595,723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,317.78x = 1,270,977.89 × 595,723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,317.78x = 757,151,622,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,151,622,850.82/847,317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,586.37

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