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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,380.96, 1,168,897.52 and 507,652.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,380.96, 1,168,897.52 and 507,652.36 is: 700,267.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,380.96 : 1,168,897.52 = 507,652.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,380.96/1,168,897.52 = 507,652.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,380.96x = 1,168,897.52 × 507,652.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,380.96x = 593,393,584,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,393,584,626.15/847,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,267.78

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