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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,374.93, 1,168,889.27 and 507,646.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,374.93, 1,168,889.27 and 507,646.35 is: 700,259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,374.93 : 1,168,889.27 = 507,646.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,374.93/1,168,889.27 = 507,646.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,374.93x = 1,168,889.27 × 507,646.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,374.93x = 593,382,368,931.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,382,368,931.43/847,374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,259.53

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