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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,373.43, 1,168,887.18 and 507,644.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,373.43, 1,168,887.18 and 507,644.85 is: 700,257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,373.43 : 1,168,887.18 = 507,644.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,373.43/1,168,887.18 = 507,644.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,373.43x = 1,168,887.18 × 507,644.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,373.43x = 593,379,557,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,379,557,158.02/847,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,257.45

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